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SA gitna ng pananahimik ni House Speaker Martin Romualdez kaugnay ng alegasyong ipinukol ng isang batang kongresista, sinopla ng isang dating mambabatas ang bagitong miyembro ng Kamara.
Sa isang pahayag, tiniyak ni former House Committee on Dangerous Drugs Chairman at three-termer Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers na hindi nanghihimasok si Romualdez sa internal party realignments, gayundin sa isyung may kinalaman sa infrastructure projects.
Partikular na tinukoy ni Barbers ang aniya’y walang basehang paratang ni Cavite Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga Jr.
“Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez respects the right of every Member of the House to voice their views. That said, I must make it clear that the Speaker has no involvement in any internal party matters or political realignments within the House of Representatives. These are concerns best addressed by the individual parties and their respective leadership,” pagbibigay-diin pa ni Barbers na tumatayong tagapagsalita ng lider ng Kamara.
“With regard to the statements of Rep. Barzaga, I can say with certainty: When Speaker Romualdez served as caretaker of the late Rep. Elpidio ‘Pidi’ Barzaga Jr’s district, his role was purely administrative. He did not interfere in infrastructure projects or funding decisions. His office ensured the continuation of essential services, retained key district staff, and upheld the late congressman’s commitment to his constituents during a time of transition,” dagdag pa ng dating Mindanaoan lawmaker
Giit ni Barbers, patuloy na nakatuon si Romualdez sa pagpapatatag ng pagkakaisa at mabuting pamamahala bilang pinuno ng mababang kapulungan.
“Speaker Romualdez remains open to any dialogue with Rep. Barzaga, should he wish to raise issues or seek clarification. The Speaker continues to lead the House with a focus on unity, responsive service, and meaningful reforms—anchored on the principles of transparency, accountability, and integrity in building a Bagong Pilipinas.” (ROMEO ALLAN BUTUYAN II)
