President Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos Jr. chats with Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez.
PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. has cited Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez’s exemplary leadership and dedication in helping the nation-building efforts of his administration.
In his video birthday greeting played during Monday’s session, President Marcos said the tireless commitment to public service and exceptional leadership of Speaker Romualdez has guided the nation towards progress and unity.
“Thank you for all the good work that you have done in leading the House of Representatives and a very important one that the House of Representatives under your leadership has played in our effort of nation-building,” President Marcos said, referring to Speaker Romualdez’s great ability to foster cooperation and unity among his colleagues, resulting to achieving the shared goals and objectives for the greater good of Filipinos.
Pivotal role
President Marcos said Speaker Romualdez played a pivotal role in shaping policies and legislation that have positively impacted the Filipino people.
With the demonstration of unwavering dedication to collaboration, excellence, and a culture of sustained trust, President Marcos said he is looking forward to fostering further strong and dynamic working relationships in the years to come with the House of Representatives under the leadership of Speaker Romualdez.
“Let’s hope to keep that working relationship strong and vibrant. I look forward to the years to come where we can do even more good work together,” the President said in expressing his gratitude to Speaker Romualdez’s tireless efforts and sacrifices for the service of the country.
President Marcos extended his warmest and most heartfelt birthday greeting to Speaker Romualdez.
“It is our turn to provide you with the treats on your birthday. Happy birthday Martin,” President Marcos said.
Romualdez will celebrate his 60th birthday this Tuesday.
Trust rating
According to the September 30 and October 4 Octa Research survey, Speaker Romualdez’s trust rating saw a remarkable increase, rising from 38% to 60% between 2022 and 2023, with a 22-point increase in the same period.
From July to October 2023, his trust ratings went from 54% to 60%, marking a 6-point rise in the quarter.
The Octa survey also bared that Speaker Romualdez’s performance satisfaction rating received significant growth, climbing from 44% to 61% between 2020-2022 and 2023, and from 55% to 61% from July to October 2023, reflecting a substantial 17-point increase in the same period and a 6-point gain in the quarter.
Of the 17 State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2023 priority measures, one has been enacted into law, one has been ratified by the bicameral conference committee, and eight have been approved by the House on the third and final reading.
Out of the 57 Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) priority measures, eight have successfully become law, including the SIM Registration Act, Postponement of Barangay/SK Elections in 2022; and the Agrarian Reform Debts Condonation; while two, namely, the Ease of Paying Taxes and Amendment to the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT)/Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Code, have achieved ratification by the bicameral conference committee.
A remarkable 35 LEDAC bills have passed the third reading, encompassing significant initiatives like the Virology Institute of the Philippines, Passive Income and Financial Intermediary Taxation Act (PIFITA) (Package 4), and the National Disease Prevention Management Authority, among others. Other measures are currently pending at the committee level.
Last September, the House of Representatives approved 100 percent of 20 identified LEDAC bills or three months ahead of the December deadline.
