In the official announcement, Martin Romualdez has stepped down from his position as House speaker, with Bojie Dy from Isabela now holding the title.
In a significant shift in Philippine politics, Faustino "Bojie" Dy III, the Isabela 6th District Representative, has been elected as the new speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dy, a member of Partido Federal ng Pilipinas, the party of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., is a congressional returnee who served as Isabela 3rd District representative from 2001 to 2010. His political career includes a stint as Isabela governor from 2010 to 2019 and vice governor from 2019 to 2025.
The departure of the previous speaker, Martin Romualdez, was marked by his resignation, which ended months-long rumors about his potential loss of the fourth highest post in the country. Romualdez, Leyte 1st District congressman, cited issues surrounding certain infrastructure projects as the reason for his resignation.
Romualdez's resignation may have been influenced by the growing public dissatisfaction, according to some sources. The 2025 General Appropriations Act, according to opponents and budget advocates, was mangled and among the most corrupt spending bills ever passed. Romualdez's close ally, Zaldy Co, has been criticized over his alleged involvement in the act.
Romualdez's resignation also allowed the executive's Independent Commission for Infrastructure to pursue its mandate freely and fully, he believed. The new president of the Philippine Senate (Oberhaus) after Martin Romualdez resigned is not specified in the provided search results.
The election of Dy as speaker of the House was not without controversy. A total of 253 House members voted for Dy, while 28 abstained, and 4 did not cast a vote. The new speaker faced criticism from some quarters, but he has expressed his commitment to upholding the Constitution and serving the best interests of the Filipino people.
Dy's resignation puts an end to months-long rumors about his potential loss of the fourth highest post in the country. The new speaker has pledged to work closely with President Marcos Jr. and the Senate to address the challenges facing the nation and to ensure the smooth functioning of government.
In a statement, Dy expressed his gratitude for the trust and confidence placed in him by his colleagues and promised to work tirelessly for the welfare and prosperity of the Filipino people. He also thanked Romualdez for his service to the country and wished him well in his future endeavors.
The Senate president was ousted and replaced by Senator Tito Sotto a week before the House leadership change. The new political landscape in the Philippines is expected to bring about significant changes in the country's political and economic trajectory.
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