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SPEAKER Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Monday warned public officials that the House of Representatives will not tolerate hypocrisy, evasion, or the misuse of public funds.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n In a forceful statement at the opening of plenary deliberations on the proposed P6.352-trillion national budget for 2025, Speaker Romualdez said the House would take a zero-tolerance approach toward those who undermine accountability while conveniently ignoring their own malfeasance.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n He told his colleagues that \u201cwe cannot ignore the reality that there are those who seek to undermine our work \u2014 critics who speak of accountability while conveniently ignoring their own misuse of public funds.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cTo these individuals, I say, let us be clear: this chamber will not tolerate hypocrisy, nor will it stand idle in the face of such blatant disregard for public trust,\u201d he said.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cHindi maaaring magturo ng daliri ang may sariling kasalanan. Sa harap ng Kongreso, lahat ay dadaan sa tamang proseso, at walang makakatakas sa pananagutan,\u201d he said, underscoring that the House will demand full transparency from all.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Speaker Romualdez emphasized that the House has long upheld the principles of transparency and accountability, ensuring that every government expenditure is scrutinized with precision and aligned with national priorities.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n He reinforced that public funds must be used solely for the benefit of the people, not for personal enrichment. \u201cAng pera ng bayan ay hindi para sa pansariling pakinabang ng iilan. Tungkulin natin na tiyakin na bawat piso ay ginagamit para sa kapakanan ng ating mga kababayan,\u201d Speaker Romualdez stressed.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Speaker assured the public that the House would remain uncompromising in its defense of good governance, fiscal responsibility, and the protection of taxpayers\u2019 money.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n He made it clear that no individual or special interest would be given undue favor or consideration.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cThis House answers to no one but the people. We will stand firm against pressure or influence, and we will guard every peso as if it were our own. The eyes of the nation are on us, and we will not fail them,\u201d Speaker Romualdez said.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cWalang makakalusot sa ating pagsusuri. Tayo ang boses at mata ng taumbayan, at sa kanilang pangalan, tayo ang magbabantay laban sa pag-abuso at korapsiyon,\u201d he added, reiterating the House\u2019s commitment to its role as the people\u2019s watchdog.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Speaker Romualdez commended his colleagues for their \u201cdiligence and commitment to defending public coffers,\u201d telling them that their priority \u201cis the Filipino people, ensuring that public funds are responsibly allocation, well spent and protected from abuse.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cAs legislators, we are not only guardians of the national purse, but also stewards of the people\u2019s trust. Every peso we allocate in this budget carries with it the sweat and sacrifice of millions of Filipinos, and it is our duty to ensure that these resources are spent wisely, effectively and with absolute accountability,\u201d he said.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Romualdez said the budget policy \u201cis designed to achieve fiscal discipline, while addressing the urgent needs of our people.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cIt reflects the aspirations of the nation and serves as a roadmap toward stability, progress and shared prosperity,\u201d he said.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n As the House opens plenary debates on the 2025 budget, Speaker Romualdez urged House members to \u201cwork with confidence and urgency,\u201d since they have a duty to pass the proposed budget \u201cswiftly, and to do so with integrity, ensuring that the nation\u2019s goals are met and that every Filipino benefits from the fruits of our labor.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cPatuloy nating itaguyod ang responsableng pamamahala sa pondo ng bayan, palakasin ang ating ekonomiya, at itaguyod ang kaunlaran ng bawat Pilipino tungo sa isang Bagong Pilipinas,\u201d he said.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cTogether, we will deliver a budget that serves the best interest of the people, fulfills the goals of the eight-point socioeconomic agenda and contributes to the realization of the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028,\u201d Speaker Romualdez said.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" SPEAKER Ferdinand Martin G. 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