Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez leads the flag raising ceremony of the House of Representatives Monday morning.
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Speaker Romualdez: House’s greatest assets are is employees
SPEAKER Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Monday praised personnel of the House of Representatives, including congressional staff, for their hard work and dedication to duty, saying they are the chamber’s principal strength.
“We recognize that our greatest asset is not the walls that surround us, nor the laws we pass, but the people who work tirelessly to uphold the pillars of our democracy,” Speaker Romualdez told House employees during their flag-raising ceremony.
Speaker Romualdez, leader of the 300-plus strong House of Representatives, expressed his “deepest gratitude” to them.
“Your hard work, dedication, and resilience are the driving forces behind our remarkable achievements. Let us continue to work hand in hand, with integrity and commitment, as we steer this House towards greater heights,” Speaker Romualdez said.
He said the House leadership has been trying to appropriately compensate its workforce and to improve their working environment.
“In our ongoing efforts, we have successfully implemented salary improvements that honor your invaluable contributions to our legislative work. These adjustments are a testament to our recognition of your hard work and dedication. Furthermore, we have continuously worked on enriching your benefits package,” he said.
Recognizing the crucial role of mothers, the House leader pointed out that the chamber’s leadership has taken steps to support and empower them within their offices.
