House Speaker Vows to Prioritize Flood Control and Essential Public Services

Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has pledged that the House of Representatives will actively engage in resolving critical issues such as flood control projects and other pressing concerns affecting Filipino households.

In a statement highlighting the importance of accountability, Romualdez asserted, "These are serious matters, and I emphasized that the integrity of the House must always be above question. The people deserve clear answers on where public funds go and who truly benefits from them."

On Monday, Romualdez convened with chairs of several House committees, including Agriculture and Food, Aquaculture and Fisheries Resources, Ways & Means, Agrarian Reform, Economic Affairs, Government Enterprises and Privatization, Health, Basic Education, Higher and Technical Education, and Public Works and Highways. The meeting focused on addressing challenges within the House, particularly those linked to infrastructure projects.

Romualdez reminded lawmakers that political conflicts should not detract from urgent legislative priorities such as food security, employment generation, healthcare, education, and national defense. He emphasized, "Bawat araw na ginugugol sa pulitika ay araw na nawawala sa paglilingkod. Ang mandato ng Kongreso ay magtrabaho para sa bayan."

Reflecting on the accomplishments of the 19th Congress, Romualdez noted its record productivity achieved by putting aside political differences to enact laws that deliver tangible benefits, ranging from employment and livelihoods to healthcare and security. He urged the 20th Congress to maintain the same commitment.

"Ituloy natin ang mga imbestigasyon kontra katiwalian para lumabas ang katotohanan. Kasabay nito, doblehin natin ang sipag sa paggawa ng batas at programang direktang nakakatulong sa taumbayan: murang pagkain, trabaho na may sapat na suweldo, libreng ospital at gamot, edukasyon para sa lahat, at seguridad sa ating mga komunidad," Romualdez stated.

He concluded by affirming the House's role as a dedicated institution for public service rather than controversy: "The House must remain the House of the People—a chamber of service, not of scandal. Challenges will come and go, but our mission remains: to serve, to deliver, and to keep faith with the Filipino people."