28/07/2025
BACOLOD REP. ALBEE BENITEZ OFFICIAL STATEMENT | July 28, 2025
I will not vote for Martin Romualdez as Speaker of the House. I believe our Chamber needs a leader who will stand firmly behind President Bongbong Marcos—not pull him down—and can help unite the nation behind his vision for the country.
Congress has been plagued by controversies involving questionable budget allocations, politicized relief, and selfish power plays—all of which have contributed to distrust, disunity, and dysfunction. Our constituents and even our colleagues now question the integrity, transparency, and sincerity of the House.
I have also decided not to align myself with the Majority, the Minority, or the opposition. I will serve as an independent member of the House—fully supportive of the President and committed to encouraging broader support for his leadership.
Our country needs a government that works—decisively, efficiently, and with the people’s interest front and center. This administration must succeed. The better we deliver services, the more lives we improve, especially among those who rely most on government support.
This is not the time for self-interest or political maneuvering. I will support reforms that uplift the lives of our people, restore public trust through transparency, and help bring lasting, meaningful change. As we enter the crucial second half of this administration, I am ready to do the hard work that our people rightfully expect and deserve.
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