Visayan solons issue manifesto of support for Speaker Romualdez
LAWMAKERS belonging to the Visayan bloc in the House of Representatives have issued a manifesto to reiterate their unwavering support for the leadership of Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez following political noise created by House decision to reprioritize the use of confidential funds.
“We, the Visayan bloc members, would like to express our unwavering and resolute support for the esteemed Speaker from the Visayas, Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez,” the manifesto reads.
They noted that under the leadership of Romualdez, who represents the 1st District of Leyte, the House of Representatives has passed significant measures towards promoting social justice, economic development and environmental sustainability.
“We reaffirm our belief that the Speaker has led the House of the People with the principles of unity, integrity, transparency and strict adherence to the Iaw–including adherence to COA audits,” the Visayan bloc lawmakers said in the manifesto.
“We will continue to work with him to deliver on the President’s priority legislative agenda and uplift the lives of Filipinos,” the manifesto added.
Signatories to the manifesto were: Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Benitez (3rd District, Negros Occidental), Rep. Richard Gomez (4th District, Leyte), Rep. Jocelyn Limkaichong (1st District, Negros Oriental), Rep. Carlito Marquez (1st District, Aklan), Rep. Edgar Chatto (1st District, Bohol), Rep. Lorenz Defensor (3rd District, Iloilo), Rep. Antonio Agapito Legarda, Jr. (Lone District, Antique), Rep. Michael Gorriceta (2nd District, Iloilo), Rep. Ma. Lucille Nava (Lone District, Guimaras), Rep. Julienne “Jam” Baronda (Lone District, Iloilo City), Rep. Ferjenel Biron (4th District, Iloilo), Rep. Gerardo Espina (Lone District, Biliran), Rep. Lolita Karen Javier (2nd District, Leyte), Rep. Raul “Boboy” Tupas (5th District, Iloilo), Rep. Joseph Stephen “Caraps” Paduano (Abang Lingkod Partylist), Rep. Gerardo Valmayor (1st District, Negros Occidental), Rep. Alfredo Maranon III (2nd District, Negros Occidental), Rep. Mercedez Alvarez (6th District, Negros Occidental), Rep. Manuel Sagarbarria (2nd District, Negros Oriental), Rep. Vanessa Aumentado (2nd District, Bohol), Rep. Rachel Del Mar (1st District, Cebu City), Rep. Rhea Mae Gullas (1st District, Cebu), Rep. Janice Salimbangon (4th District, Cebu), Rep. Carl Nicolas Cari (5th District, Leyte), Rep. Jams “Jojo” Ang (Uswag Ilonggo Partylist), Rep. Peter John Calderon (7th District, Cebu), Rep. Edsel Galeos (2nd District, Cebu), Rep. Emmarie Ouano-Dizon (Lone District, Mandaue City), Rep. Emilio Bernardino Yulo (5th District, Negros Occidental), Rep. Luz Mercado (1st District, Southern Leyte), Rep. Lex Anthony Colada (Aambis-Owa Partylist), Rep. Maria Fe Abunda (Lone District, Eastern Samar), Rep. Teodorico Haresco, Jr. (2nd District, Aklan), Rep. Ma. Cynthia Chan (Lone District, Lapu-Lapu City).
