Metro Manila, Philippines — Critics of the House of Representatives may be the ones who spread fake news about Speaker Martin Romualdez suffering a stroke, the congressman himself said.
In an interview taken on Saturday but released on Sunday, Dec. 8, Romualdez told the public that he is in good health.
“Sana huwag na lang magpakalat ng fake news. Let’s just all work together. Positive tayo lalo na Pasko ngayon,” he said.
[Translation: I hope fake news won’t be circulated. Let us be positive, especially as Christmas is approaching.]
“Siguro naman sa mga detractors ng House, lalo na sa nangyayari po sa mga hearings natin. Siyempre, may nagbabatikos. Kumbaga, kasama din talaga ‘yan sa trabaho natin pero iwasan na lang natin ang pagkakalat ng fake news,” Romualdez added.
[Translation: Maybe it came from detractors of the House, especially with what is happening in our hearings. Of course, there are critics. It is part of our job but let us avoid spreading fake news.]
WATCH: House Speaker Martin Romualdez tells the public to beware of fake news, debunking rumors that he suffered a stroke.
Romualdez says critics of the House of Representatives may be the ones who spread the false information | @dsfernandez
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The representative of the first district of Leyte said he has taped Christmas messages, had public engagements, and was able to bond with his family.
Romualdez’s Head Executive Assistant Lemuel Erwin Romero said the allegations are made to “mislead the public and sow confusion.”
