Speaker congratulates Sotto on return as Senate president, pledges unity

HOUSE Speaker Martin Romualdez has issued a statement congratulating Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on his election as Senate President, emphasizing the importance of unity between the House of Representatives and the Senate in delivering progress to the Filipino people.

“I congratulate Senate President Tito Sotto on once again being entrusted by his peers to lead the Senate,” Romualdez stated. “His long years of service, his experience, and his steady leadership will surely guide the Upper Chamber in these challenging times.”

The Speaker expressed the House’s eagerness to collaborate with Sotto and their colleagues in the Senate, stating, “Sa panahong ito, higit nating kailangan ang pagkakaisa ng Senado at Kamara para maihatid ang ginhawa sa taumbayan.“

Romualdez conveyed his confidence that Congress, under Sotto’s leadership, will remain a strong partner of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in implementing reforms and building a “Bagong Pilipinas.”

This statement underscores the commitment of both the House and the Senate to work together in support of the President’s agenda and to address the challenges facing the nation.