Romualdez re-elected as House Speaker, pledges transparency

Leyte 1st District Representative Ferdinand Martin Romualdez formally accepted his re-election as Speaker of the House of Representatives on Monday, reaffirming his commitment to transparent leadership.

In his speech, Romualdez highlighted the importance of accountability in public office and emphasized that initiating impeachment proceedings is an exclusive power of Congress under the Constitution.

Romualdez addressed the Supreme Court's ruling blocking Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial but stressed that pursuing accountability remains a mandate for the House.

The Speaker reiterated that the House acts based on principles rather than politics, pledging transparency and integrity in governance.

ACT Teachers party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio criticized changes to rules regarding impeachments and expressed support for refiling an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte next year.

Akbayan party-list Rep. Perci Cendaña also confirmed the intention to refile an impeachment complaint against Duterte should this year's trial fail to proceed, urging the House to file a motion of reconsideration.