THE Party-list Coalition Foundation, Inc. (PCFI) which groups scores of party-list organizations in the House of Representatives, has expressed its “unwavering support and full confidence” in the leadership of Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez.
In a resolution, the coalition, headed by Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co, who chairs the House appropriations committee, cited the close collaboration of the House, under Speaker Romualdez, with the Marcos administration and the Senate in approving priority legislative measures, and the chamber’s record legislative accomplishments, among other achievements of the Speaker.
The coalition said the House “has maintained a strong collaborative relationship with the Senate and the Executive Branch, ensuring that priority measures identified by the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) are deliberated upon and enacted in a timely manner, thereby enhancing governance and public service delivery.”
“Speaker Romualdez’s leadership has been characterized by integrity, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to transformative legislation, earning commendations from his peers and the public, and reinforcing the House’s role as a pillar of democracy,” it said.
The group said the House, under Speaker Romualdez, attained “unparalleled legislative productivity during the 19th Congress, filing 13,454 measures, approving 1,368, and enacting 166 into Republic Acts, including 73 national and 93 local laws, thereby setting a new benchmark for legislative efficiency and dedication to public service.”
It added that the chamber “has exhibited exceptional unity and dynamism, processing an average of 12 measures per session day over 178 session days, reflecting a collective commitment to address the needs and aspirations of the Filipino people.”
The Party-list Coalition took note of the inquiries in aid of legislation the House has conducted in the exercise of its oversight power.
“The House has shown resolute determination in seeking justice for the victims of extrajudicial killings (EJKs) associated with the illegal drug war, initiating comprehensive investigations to hold accountable those responsible and to dismantle the networks perpetuating such injustices,” it said.
It said the House created the Quad Comm to look into the interconnections among Philippine offshore gaming operations, extrajudicial killings, illegal drugs, and Chinese syndicates, showing the chamber’s commitment to upholding human rights and the rules of law.
“Under Speaker Romualdez’s leadership, the House has passed significant legislation aimed at criminalizing extrajudicial killings and banning offshore gaming hubs, reflecting a proactive stance against human rights violations and illegal activities,” he said.
The coalition pointed out that its numbers members “are witness to and are active partners with Speaker Romualdez in the fulfillment of his legislative vision.”
“Now therefore, be it resolved, as it is hereby resolved, that members of the Party-List Coalition Foundation, Inc. hereby express their unwavering support and full confidence in the leadership of Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, acknowledging his pivotal role in steering the House towards unprecedented legislative achievements, fostering unity among its members, and upholding human rights and social justice in the Philippines,” read the coalition’s resolution.
The group also resolved to furnish copies of its resolution to Speaker Romualdez, the Senate and the Office of the President “to convey the collective support and commitment of the Party-List Coalition Foundation, Inc. to the continued pursuit of legislative excellence and national development.
