Manila, July 28 -- Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Monday formally accepted the Speakership of the House of Representatives, and reaffirmed his commitment to transparent leadership and a legislative agenda grounded in both constitutional duty and moral responsibility.

"With humility in my heart and a deep sense of duty, I rise today to accept the renewed trust you have given me to serve once again as Speaker of the House of Representatives," he said in his speech before colleagues and guests at the plenary hall.

Romualdez addressed the chamber with a message of resolve and constitutional clarity, utilizing the opportunity to highlight accountability in public office and responding to the Supreme Court's ruling stri...