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Ni Romeo Allan Butuyan II
ISANG resolusyon ang pinagtibay ng Kamara de Representantes bilang Committee of the Whole kahapon para itaguyod ang dangal at integridad ng kanilang institusyon gayundin ang pahayag ng solidong pagsuporta sa liderato ni Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez.
Sa kanyang talumpati kasabay ng paghahain ng House Resolution 1414, binigyan-diin ni House Majority Leader Manuel Jose “Mannix” Dalipe (Zamboanga City) na higit na kailangan protektahan ng mga mambabatas ang Kamara laban sa aniya’y mga nagnanais na manggulo sa bansa.
“While we recognize that legitimate criticisms are but part of the organs of democracy, we are unfazed. We continue to improve the delivery of our constitutionally-mandated obligation to serve the people through legislation,” ani Dalipe.
“It is therefore proper that we stand firm in support of Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez for his exceptional, reformative, and effective leadership. Let us also continue to uphold the integrity and honor of the House of Representatives as it continues to exemplify the essence of democracy, ensuring the voice of Filipinos, through their elected representatives, is valued and acted upon in a form of legislation,” hirit ng kongresista.
Para kay Dalipe, Dalipe, katangi-tangi ang pagsisikap ng liderato ng Kamara sa pagsulong ng mga mekanismong naglalayong mapabuti ang buhay ng bawat mamamayang Pilipino sa pamamagitan ng pagpasa ng mga kinakailangang batas.
“The encompassing majority believes that if we continue to work together, the House of Representatives could more effectively alleviate poverty, build on a stronger future ahead, and compete on efficiencies through laws, measures, and policies that strengthen our republic, and address the most pressing issues confronting us today. The majority believes that this chamber could achieve all these and many more, under the thriving and inspirational leadership of Speaker Romualdez,” dugtong pa ng Zamboanga City lawmaker.
Pitong deputy Speaker sa pangunguna ni Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales, Jr. (Pampanga) ang lumagda sa HR 1414. Ang anim na iba pa ay sina Deputy Speakers include Ralph Recto (Batangas), Camille Villar, Duke Frasco (Cebu), Roberto Puno (Antipolo City), Kristine Singson-Meehan (Ilocos Sur), at Raymond Democrito Mendoza (TUCP).
Ang iba pang lider ng Kamara na lumagda sa resolusyon ay sina Dalipe, Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan (4Ps), Senior Deputy Majority Leader Sandro Marcos (Ilocos Norte), at Reps. Yedda Marie Romualdez (TINGOG), and Jude Acidre (TINGOG), Zaldy Co (Ako Bicol), Robert Ace Barbers (Surigao del Norte), Toby Tiangco (Navotas), Angelica Natasha Co (BHW), Brian Raymund Yamsuan (Bicol Saro), LRay Villafuerte (Camarines Sur), Albert Garcia (Bataan), Johnny Pimentel (Surigao del Sur), Jurdin Jesus Romualdo (Camiguin), Michael John Duavit (Rizal), Wilfrido Mark Enverga (Quezon), at Jose “Joboy” S. Aquino II (Agusan del Norte).
“The House has always taken criticisms as part and parcel of a healthy, vibrant, and working democracy, but it takes exception to statements made that undermine the independence, integrity, and reputation of the institution,” saad sa isang bahagi ng resolusyon.
“As a source of our strength and inspiration, we support the Speaker’s relentless dedication in amplifying the voice of every Representative, regardless of the challenges and barriers encountered as demonstrated by his staunch commitment to preserving the democratic values.”
