Speaker’s high trust rating hailed
THE House of Representatives on Thursday welcomed the latest survey results showing Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez maintaining high trust ratings despite relentless political attacks and fake news, with Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr. hailing it as proof that the nation is in steady and capable hands.
Gonzales said the April 2025 Tugon ng Masa survey by OCTA Research, which showed Speaker Romualdez earning a 54 percent trust rating nationwide, is proof to his steady leadership during turbulent political times.
He added that the consistent trust in Speaker Romualdez reflects the strength and focus of the House of Representatives he leads.
“Alam naman nating madami ang naninira kay Speaker sa nagkalat na fake news sa social media, pero tahimik lang siyang nagtratrabaho para sa kapakanan ng ating mga kababayan. Hindi siya basta bumibitaw sa responsibilidad, hindi basta bumibigay sa hamon,” Gonzales said.
The survey, conducted from April 2 to 5, showed that Speaker Romualdez’s trust ratings remain resilient across the country, with particularly strong numbers in the Visayas at 64 percent and among Filipinos belonging to Class E at 61 percent.
His consistently high trust ratings, despite heavy political noise, indicate a broad and inclusive base of support, according to Gonzales.
“Nakikita naman natin na napakalala ng pulitika ngayon sa ating bansa. Kaliwa’t kanang batikos na wala namang basehan. Pero hindi natitinag ang taumbayan. Hindi na sila naniniwala. Nakikita nila kung sino ang totoong nagsisilbi sa bayan, kiung sino ang tuloy-tuloy ang paglilingkod,” Gonzales said.
Gonzales emphasized that Speaker Romualdez’s leadership provides a crucial anchor not just for the House of Representatives but for the whole nation.
He noted that the Speaker’s trust rating mirrors the trust in the House of Representatives itself, which under Speaker Romualdez’s stewardship has passed numerous landmark legislation aimed at protecting economic gains, strengthening social programs, and ensuring peace and order across the country.
“We are in capable hands, and the Filipino people know it. Their continued trust is the clearest affirmation of the kind of leadership that the House and the nation need today,” Gonzales said.
