House leaders hailed the growing “supermajority” coalition in the House of Representatives as evidence that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call for national unity is translating into real, tangible governance.
Deputy Speaker David Suarez of Quezon emphasized that the 285-strong coalition backing Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez reflects broad trust across political lines, with 279 lawmakers having already signed a maniSuarez said the alliance includes members from the Liberal Party, Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD), Nacionalista Party, National Unity Party, Nationalist People’s Coalition, Partido Federal ng Pilipinas, and the Party-list Coalition Foundation Inc.
“This is the most cohesive and confident House we’ve seen in decades. It’s a supermajority built on trust, performance, and the principled leadership of Speaker Romualdez,” Suarez said.
He credited Romualdez with delivering on President Marcos’ legislative agenda, saying the 19th Congress, under his leadership, passed over 230 measures between July 2022 and May 2025—averaging 14 measures per session day. Among the landmark laws were the Maharlika Investment Fund, the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act, the Magna Carta for Seafarers, and the New Agrarian Emancipation Act.
“The House, under Speaker Romualdez, completed the entire Common Legislative Agenda of the Marcos administration, ensuring that nearly all LEDAC-priority bills were passed on time,” Suarez said.
House Ad Hoc Committee on Marawi Rehabilitation Chairman Zia Alonto Adiong of Lanao del Sur also expressed strong support for Romualdez’s continued leadership, emphasizing that his backing goes beyond party loyalty.
“I signed the manifesto not just because I belong to Lakas-CMD. I’ve seen how he works. The House delivered 100% of the LEDAC-priority legislation under his stewardship,” Adiong said.
Adiong praised Romualdez’s focus on inclusive governance and his decision to create a dedicated ad hoc committee for Marawi rehabilitation—an unprecedented move, he said, that ensured victims of the 2017 siege received the compensation and attention they deserved.
“Speaker Romualdez is the first to give serious focus to Marawi’s rehabilitation. That’s deeply personal to me,” he added.
Both Suarez and Adiong highlighted Romualdez’s consensus-building style as a major reason for his popularity within the chamber. They described his leadership as consultative, disciplined, and focused on delivering results rather than playing politics.
“This is what happens when leadership is based on results. It draws people in—not through pressure, but through conviction,” Suarez noted.
Adiong added that Romualdez has “humanized” the legislative process by reminding members to frame laws with the people’s welfare in mind. “Legislation should be relatable to ordinary Filipinos—that’s his motto,” he said.
With the 20th Congress set to open with at least 317 members, House leaders say the current support for Speaker Romualdez is not only a reflection of past achievements but a strong mandate to continue the legislative momentum in support of President Marcos’ vision of unity and progress.
