Liberal Party (LP) lawmakers have officially joined the expanding supermajority coalition in the House of Representatives, which supports Speaker Martin Romualdez’s continued leadership in the 20th Congress.
Some 278 out of 285 House members signed formal declarations backing Romualdez’s continued speakership, according to Deputy Speaker and Quezon Rep. David Suarez, including four out of six representatives from the LP.
Suarez said this development has cemented the broadening consensus across party lines, acknowledging the incumbent Speaker as the most unifying, competent, and effective choice to lead the chamber during the crucial second half of the Marcos administration.
“Speaker Romualdez has earned the trust of the current and incoming members of the House through principled, results-oriented leadership. What we are witnessing is no longer just support from traditional allies. It’s a political groundswell cutting across the entire spectrum,” he added.
“The Speaker is also heeding the President’s call for results-oriented leadership, as demonstrated by the House of Representatives’ swift approval of the majority of priority measures aligned with the Chief Executive’s legislative agenda,” Suarez said further.
The supermajority bloc includes key parties, such as Lakas-CMD, Nacionalista Party, National Unity Party, Nationalist People’s Coalition, Partido Federal ng Pilipinas, Party-list Coalition Foundation Inc., and now, the LP.
For many lawmakers, the decision of the majority of LP members to align with Romualdez reflects recognition of the leadership maturity and policy competence needed at a time when effective lawmaking and institutional harmony must take precedence over political divisions.
“Leadership in the House is about bringing people together to pass meaningful laws. Speaker Romualdez has done that, time and again,” Suarez said.
“The unity we now see among House members reflects a collective commitment to stability, progress, and responsible governance under his stewardship,” he added.
This comes after Suarez earlier declared that the race for the Speakership in the 20th Congress is effectively over, with Romualdez enjoying the clear support of an overwhelming majority.
“This is already a supermajority. It’s over. The Speaker has the numbers,” he emphasized.
Lawmakers have credited Romualdez’s leadership in the 19th Congress for the timely passage of national budgets, the advancement of vital economic reforms, and the House’s seamless collaboration with the executive branch — key reasons for the breadth of his support.
“He (Romualdez) has kept the House focused on outcomes that matter. That’s what institutions need—leaders who work quietly, but deliver consistently,” Suarez noted.
Meanwhile, political stability and the ensuing trust and confidence of the Filipino people can only be achieved when government leaders are held accountable for their actions, Stratbase Institute said as the Senate prepares to commence impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.
“Accountability is the foundation of stable and credible institutions. Without it, there will be no public trust. The strength of our democracy lies in how well we hold those in power to account. This is how we create lasting political stability,” Stratbase President Victor Andres “Dindo” Manhit said.
“The strength of our institutions is measured not by the authority, but by how openly and honestly authorities can be questioned, corrected, and held accountable for their actions,” he added.
Manhit stressed that the upcoming impeachment trial will challenge incumbent, returning, and newly elected lawmakers to overcome coalitions and personal gains.
Editor’s Note: This is an updated article. Originally posted with the headline: “LP solons join House ‘supermajority’ backing Romualdez”
