Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 13) – The House of Representatives unanimously adopted on Monday a resolution thanking President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his support of the chamber.
House Resolution (HR) No. 1436 expresses the chamber’s “profound gratitude and appreciation” to the President “for his invaluable support to the unity and integrity of this institution towards the realization of a common legislative agenda for a strong and a prosperous nation.”
The measure is authored by Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales Jr., Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe, Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan, and Tingog Party-list Reps. Yedda Marie K. Romualdez and Jude Acidre.
The authors said that since taking office on June 30, 2022, President Marcos “has unequivocally manifested his vision of a strong and prosperous nation through unity and inclusivity, stressing that his administration is fully committed to implementing sound and vital changes to the nation’s policies to achieve economic recovery and improve the quality of life of the Filipinos.”
They said the smooth working relationship between the House and Marcos \”re-established public trust, improved public image, and reinvigorated domestic and international confidence in the House of Representatives, resulting in a renewed sense of passion and dedication not only among the members, but the personnel as well.”
During Monday’s session, a video played in the plenary showing Marcos greeting Romualdez, his first cousin, a happy birthday.
“Thank you for all the good work that you have done in leading the House of Representatives and a very important one that the House of Representatives under your leadership has played in our effort of nation-building,” Marcos said in his video address.
