Martin Romualdez

Martin Romualdez is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives in the Philippines, focusing on worker rights protection and transparent budget deliberations. He has been reelected to his position and aims to pass legislation that supports food security, employment, and education for ordinary Filipinos. Romualdez's efforts have led to increased public trust and performance ratings according to recent surveys.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

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House Resolution calls for civil groups' participation in budget deliberations

Speaker Martin Romualdez filed House Resolution 94 on Wednesday, formalizing a call for watchdogs and civil society organizations to participate in national budget deliberations.
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Marcos’s trust, perf. up; Duterte’s down

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr.'s trust and performance ratings saw an increase in the second quarter of 2025, according to OCTA Research.
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House elects new committee chairs, renews Romualdez as speaker

The House of Representatives elected new chairpersons for its standing committees at the start of the 20th Congress.
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Marcos relatives lead House: Romualdez Speaker, Sandro Marcos Majority Leader

The House of Representatives has elected key leaders for the 20th Congress, with President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr.’s relatives securing top positions.
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Abante challenges Escudero's claim of 'demolition job' from House

House spokesperson Princess Abante challenged Senate President Francis Escudero's claim that a 'demolition job' against him originated from the House of Representatives.
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Romualdez pledges transparent budgeting, civil society involvement

House of Representatives Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez declared a new era of transparency and public accountability in government budgeting on Tuesday.
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Speaker Romualdez supports Marcos' call for budget reforms, flood control projects, transparency

Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Monday expressed full support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s call to realign national priorities with the everyday needs of Filipinos, emphasizing a budget overhaul to ensure flood control projects are corruption-free.
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Marcos Jr. opens PSC track ovals free to public

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced during his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday that the Philippine Sports Commission would open its track and field ovals in Pasig, Manila, and Baguio to the public free of charge.
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Hontiveros backs Marcos Jr.'s simpler SONA format

Senator Risa Hontiveros expressed support for President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr.'s simpler format for his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday.
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3 congressmen abstain from voting for Romualdez as House Speaker

Three congressmen—Reps. Toby Tiangco, Duke Frasco, and Albee Benitez—abstained from voting for reelected House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday, July 28.
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