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Pinuri ni Ako Bicol party list Rep. Elizaldy Co si Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez dahil sa pagiging matapat na lider na nagpapanatili sa integridad ng institusyon nang magtala ng makasaysayang pagpapatalsik sa isang miyembro ng Mababang Kapulungan ng Kongreso.
Ayon kay Co ang pagpapatalsik kay Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. sa Kamara ay pagpapakita ng pangako ni Romualdez na itaguyod ang pinakamataas na ethical standards sa legislative body at tinitiyak nito na may pananagutan din ang mga mambabatas.
“Speaker Romualdez’s historic decision resonates as an enduring embodiment of the principles that guide our revered legislative institution. This bold step establishes a vital precedent, reminding us unequivocally that, as stewards of the people’s trust, we are bound not solely by the imperative to formulate and enact judicious legislation, but also by the solemn responsibility to conduct ourselves with dignity, honor, and integrity,” sabi ni Co.
Aniya, patunay na tama ang gabay ni Romualdez sa mga kongresista sa pagsang-ayon ng 265 mambabatas na bumoto sa rekomendasyon ng House Committee on Ethics and Privileges laban kay Teves.
“The decision is proof of Speaker Romualdez’s promise to safeguard the prestige, honor, and dignity of the House,” sabi ni Co, na pinuri ang lider ng Kamara na panatiihin ang demokrasya.
“Just as a father ensures that his children face the consequences of their actions, Speaker Romualdez, in his stewardship, underscores that accountability is an indispensable pillar of our democratic governance,” sabi pa ni Co.
Samantala, suportado rin ng mga miyembro ng National Unity Party (NUP), ang desisyon ng Kamara na patalsikin si Teves dahil sa paglabag sa kanyang Oath of Office at disorderly behavior bilang miyembro ng 19th Congress.
“The credibility, honor and effectiveness of our House of Representatives hinge on the utmost integrity, transparency, and commitment of its Members. As representatives of the Filipino people, our primary duty as lawmakers is to uphold our oath, serve our constituents, and perform our law-making tasks that advance the nation’s well-being,” sabi ni Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte Jr.
“The evidence presented against Rep. Teves is strong and deeply concerning. Seeking political asylum in another nation without concrete reason and abandoning his law-making duties, have put in jeopardy the trust that the people of the 3rd District of Negros Oriental have placed in him. Moreover, the tarnish on our institution’s reputation wrought by the designation of its member as a ‘terrorist’ demands immediate and decisive action,” aniya pa.
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