Romualdez set to retain House speakership

Updated Mon, May 19, 2025 at 1:11 AM Published Sat, May 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM

Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez is expected to retain his speakership in the 20th Congress due to a strong show of support from a majority of House members.

Deputy Speaker David Suarez stated that Romualdez has secured the backing of over two-thirds of the elected lawmakers, a figure exceeding 240 individuals.

Suarez highlighted that a manifesto of support has been signed by at least 240 members, and this number is still increasing.

The initiative for this broad support involves lawmakers from all major political blocs, including Lakas-CMD, NUP, NPC, NP, PFP, and the PCFI.

Suarez emphasized that this support is rooted in unity, productivity, and confidence in Romualdez's leadership, making any challenge to his position unrealistic.

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