Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez.
SPEAKER Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Monday vowed that the House of Representatives is all-in on President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr.’s drive for accountability, stressing that the chamber is hiding nothing and protecting no one as Congress confronts allegations of irregularities in infrastructure projects.
“Walang itinatago, walang poprotektahan, at higit sa lahat— hindi lilihis sa interes ng taumbayan,” Speaker Romualdez said welcoming the President’s latest remarks that no one is exempt from accountability in connection with the flood control anomalies.
The House leader said the President’s reminder must serve as a guiding principle not only for the House, but for all branches of government committed to restoring public trust.
“I fully support President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s statement that no one is exempt from accountability. The House of Representatives has already embraced this principle in our work to uphold transparency and restore public trust,” Speaker Romualdez said.
The Speaker underscored that investigations should be anchored on evidence, not speculation or hearsay.
“The President has also reminded us against name-dropping and reckless accusations. I share this view. Investigations must be anchored on facts and evidence, not on rumor, innuendo, or hearsay. Only by focusing on the truth can we ensure both accountability and fairness,” he pointed out.
Speaker Romualdez reiterated that the House will never serve as a refuge for wrongdoing, even if lawmakers are involved.
“From the very start, I have made it clear: the House will not be a refuge for wrongdoing. Not even its own Members will be shielded if wrongdoing is proven. We will ensure that the process is fair, fact-based, and guided by the rule of law,” he stressed.
He said the creation of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure is an opportunity to cleanse the system, and pledged House’s full cooperation.
At the same time, Speaker Romualdez noted that House committees have begun reviewing procurement safeguards and monitoring project implementation to plug loopholes and strengthen oversight.
“This issue is bigger than personalities. It is about safeguarding the people’s money and ensuring that every bridge, road and flood control project truly serves the Filipino people,” Speaker Romualdez said.
Speaker Romualdez declared that the “House will remain a co-equal partner of the President in building not just infrastructure, but also a Bagong Pilipinas anchored on accountability, honesty and public trust.”
