THE House of Representatives overwhelmingly adopted Monday a resolution expressing its vigorous support to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and his “Bagong Pilipinas” program.
Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez said the expression of a message of unity with the President was unanimously agreed upon by leaders of political parties in the House in an all-majority party caucus on Sunday night.
“So these major political parties that comprise the membership of the House – we are one in solidarity with President BBM in his endeavor to bring about a Bagong Pilipinas and a better life for our people,” he said.
House Resolution (HR) No. 1557 is entitled, “Expressing the strong and unqualified support of the House of Representatives to His Excellency, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., for his leadership and sincere commitment to steer the country toward a ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ (New Philippines) through responsive and efficient service for the benefit of the Filipino people.”
Romualdez led House leaders in authorizing the resolution. His co-authors are Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales Jr., Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe, Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan, Deputy Speakers Roberto Puno, Camille Villar, Antonio Albano, and Kristine Singson-Meehan;
The other co-authors include Representatives Yedda K. Romualdez, David Suarez, Jude Acidre, Robert Ace Barbers, Michael John Duavit, Brian Raymund Yamsuan, Johnny Pimentel, Albert Garcia, Tobias Tiangco, Jose Aquino ll, Elizaldy Co, LRay Villafuerte, Jesus Eleandro Madrona, Wilfrido Enverga, Jesus Jurdin Romualdo, and Angelica Natasha Co.
“Let me urge each one of you to support the adoption of House Resolution No. 1557 Expressing the strong and unqualified support of the House of Representatives to His Excellency, President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. for his leadership and sincere commitment to steer the country toward a Bagong Pilipinas (New Philippines) through responsive and efficient service for the benefit of the Filipino people,” Gonzales said in his sponsorship speech.
The resolution stated that the House “fully supports and adheres” to President Marcos’ call to “bring the country toward a ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ and rekindle the hopes of the Filipino people for genuine development and better tomorrow.”
It said the program is a “strong testament” to the President’s “commitment to undertake reform to restore public trust and embark on a transformative journey where government services and financial assistance programs are accessible to every Filipino regardless of creed or religion.”
It “is the overarching theme of President Marcos administration’s brand of governance and leadership, characterized by a principled, accountable, and dependable government reinforced by unified institutions of society,” the House said.
The program is also “a call to unity, a rallying cry for every Filipino to come together, transcending differences and working hand in hand for a brighter and more prosperous life ahead,” it stressed.
The chamber noted that during the Bagong Pilipinas kick-off rally on Sunday, the President acknowledged that the complex and changing world calls for a united response that would make the nation strong, the economy sound, and the children’s future secure.
Marcos also emphasized the importance of crafting a blueprint for progress, a plan that inspires hope and promises change, and provide them the benefits of innovation and empowerment, the resolution stated.
It cited the 2023-2028 Philippine Development Plan, which enumerates the sectors to which funds should be channeled, and what policies must be implemented so that these can contribute to the overall growth.
The House said the President also underscored the significance of individual resolutions in contributing to the broader goals of the “Bagong Pilipinas” campaign and reminded government officials that they “are servants of the people.”
It said the presence of government leaders in the kick-off “reflects a shared commitment to the cause of nation-building, emphasizing that this is a collective effort that involves every sector of our society, and each personal commitment to positive change is a vital building block for the collective progress of the nation.”
The House will shortly send a copy of the resolution to the President.
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