Romualdez condemns Duterte's assassination threat, calls for accountability

House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez condemned Vice President Sara Duterte's threats during Monday's session, describing her statement about contracting an assassin to target government officials as a direct threat to democracy.

Romualdez emphasized that such statements are alarming and unprecedented, undermining public trust in governance and the rule of law.

The speaker called for accountability regarding the misuse of PHP612.5 million in confidential funds during Duterte's tenure as secretary and urged lawmakers to treat her remarks with seriousness rather than dismissing them as mere rhetoric.

Romualdez stressed that defending the integrity of the House of Representatives is non-negotiable, emphasizing unity over division and dialogue over conflict.

He also expressed unwavering support for President Marcos, urging lawmakers to focus on policies that benefit Filipinos and uphold democratic institutions.