The House of Representatives on Monday, Nov. 6, adopted a resolution upholding the "integrity and honor" of the institution and "expressing appreciation, solidarity, and support to the leadership" of House Speaker Martin Romualdez.
House Resolution No. (HRN) 1414 was approved with no objections from the House members during the 19th Congress' 2nd regular session.
Under HRN 1414, Deputy Speakers, Party Leaders, and House members underscored that "dignity, integrity, and reputation of the House of Representatives are of utmost importance and must be preserved at all times."
The solons also expressed support for Romualdez who they said "remained steadfast in defending the integrity and honor of this revered constitution and machinations and intrigues of those driven by ambitions and power."
"In these turbulent times, it is crucial for us to stand firmly behind our Speaker's leadership, preserving the honor and integrity of the House of Representatives and pledging our allegiance and unity in opposition to any entity aiming to destabilize the core of our democratic institution," they said.
"Now therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives, to uphold the integrity and honor of the House of Representatives and to express appreciation, solidarity, and support to the leadership of Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez. Adopted," the solons added.
During the 2nd regular session, several House members and political party leaders took the floor to sponsor the aforementioned House Resolution and manifested support for the House leadership.
Among them is House Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe, Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales, and Albay 1st District Rep. Edcel Lagman.
In his speech, Romualdez vowed to fight anyone who is threatening and maligning the House of Representatives just to get their desire.
