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ROMUALDEZ BOOSTS RICE RATOONING PROGRAM —– Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (4th right) meets with Sta Fe, Leyte Mayor Oscar Monteza (3rd right) and Councilors from left Eduardo Torreros, Marvin Collado,Karen Abuyabor (fiancee of Collado) ,Bong Echague, Municipal Secretary Romeo Grisola, and ABC Pres.Belen Chuca, to discuss the rice ratooning program and provide…

CONG FM WITH REGIONAL DIRECTORS

READY FOR PAPAL VISIT

ROMUALDEZ READY FOR PAPAL VISIT

COASTAL PROTECTION

REVIVE BODY TO CHECK ON FUND ABUSE

SAVE ENERGY,AVERT CRISIS

BOSSES VS 2ND TERM FOR PNOY

ROMUALDEZ SEEKS BAIL GRANT

SOLON PREDICT DEATH OF POLITICAL CHA-CHA

CONG FM CONGRATULATES SPEAKER BELMONTE

PHILCONSA 53RD ANNIVERSARY

BARE ADDED COST OF EMERGENCY POWERS

LIFESTYLE CHECK SHOULD NOT BE SELECTIVE

PHILCONSA MARKS 53RD ANNIVERSARY

CAUCUS MEETING

CONGRESSIONAL COMMENDATION FOR PEACEKEEPERS

PHILIPPINES NEEDS NEW MEGA CITIES

NEW SOURCES TO END ENERGY WOES

COURTESY CALL

ROMUALDEZ SLAMS PARTISAN POLITICS!

CONG FM CHALLENGE P’NOY

ROMUALDEZ WARNS VS GRANT OF EMERGENCY POWERS TO PNOY

ROMUALDEZ LAUDS GILAS PILIPINAS

YEDDA HELPS YOLANDA VICTIMS IN STA FE

ROMUALDEZ TO COMELEC STRICTLY IMPLEMENT

ROMUALDEZ TO COMELEC

FAIR IMPEACH VOTING URGE

PINOY PEACEKEEPERS COMMENDED

AQUINO GOV’T HIT FOR PRESSURING CONGRESS

ROMUALDEZ TO LP

SPEAKER HAILED ON CHA-CHA

FEEDING PROGRAM in Palo Leyte with Mrs. Yedda Romualdez

Mrs. Yedda Marie Romualdez wife of Congressman Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez gives nutritious cup of arrozcaldo to more than 300 pupils of San Antonio Elementary School, San Antonio Palo Leyte. photo by Arlan Sequito.

ROMUALDEZ BLOC TO PROBE FIELD TRIPS

SET ASIDE POLITICS

ROMUALDEZ TO P’NOY ALLIES

PHILCONSA GUEST OF HONOR,SPEAKER

2015 BUDGET DIALOGUE

FM ASK PALACE TO DROP ‘2ND TERM’ PLAN

” NO-EL “

CASH DOLE-OUT SCHEM

PHILCONSA DENOUNCES ASSAULT ON JUDICIARY

JARDELEZA URGED TO INHIBIT SELF

YEDDA HELPS YOLANDA VICTIMS IN BABATNGON,LEYTE

ROMUALDEZ WELCOMES BELMONTE STAND

YEDDA AIDS YOLANDA VICTIMS

IMPROVE VICE-MAYOR’S OFFICE

GOV’T URGE TO PULL OUT PINOY SOLDIERS IN LIBERIA

WILL SPEAKER KEEP HIS PROMISE?

POPE MASS IN TACLOBAN AIRPORT

GROUND FOR POPE MASS

EARLY CHRISTMAS

THANK YOU LETTER

PNOY 2ND TERM SELF SERVING

HOUSE INDEPENDENT BLOC TO PNOY

NATIONAL SCIENTIST AWARDEE

PREVENT EBOLA FROM ENTERING PH

P501B LUMP SUM OUTLAYS QUESTIONED

GOVERNMENT BLAMED

PNOY 2ND TERM BID DIVERTIONARY TACTICS

PH IS “CLOSE TO MY HEART”-POPE

BIG “NO” TO PNOY 2ND TERM

YOLANDA SURVIVOR CPA TOPNOTCHER

CPA TOPNOTCHER

BINAY PRESIDENT-IN-WAITING

LET’S RESPECT SERENO

CONGRESS MAY NOT PASS LAW ON ‘SAVINGS’

SOLONS WHO SNUBBED PNOY DEFENDED

JDF QUIZ BUCKED

LET SC DEFINE SAVINGS

PROPOSED LAW ON SAVINGS

CONG FM WITH ROGER TILANA

PWD’S FORUM MLA HOTEL

PARTICIPATIVE FORUM IN DISABILITY CONCERNS AT MANILA HOTEL .with Chief of Staff Rachel Rodeles-Santiago office of Cong FM Romualdez.

PNOY P501B

Pnoy’s P501B special fund bucked • July 31, 2014 • Written by Jester P. Manalastas • Published in Top Stories Featured EVEN before the start of the budget deliberation the House Independent Minority bloc led by Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has demanded that the administration specifically identify the allocations for the P501-billion lump sum…

ROMUALDEZ DARES COLLEAGUES

Romualdez dares colleagues to oppose P501-B SPF • July 31, 2014 • Written by Ryan Ponce Pacpaco • Published in Top Stories HOUSE independent minority bloc leader and Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez challenged yesterday his colleagues to oppose the P501-billion “lump sum” appropriations or special purpose funds (SPF) under next year’s P2.606-trillion General Appropriations…

ROMUALDEZ BACKS RESOLUTION

Romualdez backs resolution commending INC for Philippine Arena • July 30, 2014 • Written by Ryan Ponce Pacpaco • Published in Top Stories HOUSE independent minority bloc leader and Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez backed yesterday a congressional resolution commending the Iglesia ni Cristo for constructing The Philippine Arena billed as the world’s largest indoor…

ROMUALDEZ BINAY TIANGCO

Makati (2nd Dist) Rep. Abigail Binay (left) chats with House Independent Minority Bloc and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez before the start of Pres.Benigno Aquino lll’s State of the Nation Address last Monday.Rep.Romualdez will reportedly join the senatorial line-up of Vice President Jejomar Binay if he decides to run for Upper House…

DOUBLE CHECK INFO REHAB

Double check info on rehab in Tacloban City, PNoy dared • July 29, 2014 • Written by Ryan Ponce Pacpaco • Published in Top Stories THE House opposition leader whose district in Leyte was hardest hit by super typhoon Yolanda challenged yesterday President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III to double check all information and data given…

ROMUALDEZ BLOC WELCOMES BELMONTE

Romualdez bloc welcomes Belmonte’s proposal to create audit committee • July 29, 2014 • Written by Ryan Ponce Pacpaco • Published in Top Stories THE House independent minority bloc welcomed yesterday the proposal of Speaker Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte Jr. to create the Public Accounts and Audit Committee aimed at scrutinizing public funds, but challenged him…

‘Eid Mubarak’

HAPPY Eid al-Fitr to our Filipino-Muslim brothers mabuhay po kayo

ROMUALDEZ PRAISES MUSLIMS’ COMMITMENT

Romualdez praises Muslims’ commitment for peace July 28, 2014 Written by Ryan Ponce Pacpaco Published in Top Stories HOUSE independent minority bloc leader and Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez praised yesterday the Muslims’ commitment for peace as he joined them in marking the end of Ramadan Monday. “May Allah continue to shower you with his blessings…

RECOVERY A LONG WAY TO GO

Romualdez: Recovery efforts have a long way to go July 28, 2014 Written by Ryan Ponce Pacpaco Published in Top Stories HOUSE independement minority bloc leader and Leyte (1st District) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” G. Romualdez yesterday noted that although President Benigno Aquino III mentioned the nation’s quick recovery from Yolanda in his fifth State of…

OPENING OF CONGRESS

CONGRESS OPENS — House Independent Minority Bloc leader and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (left) and Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco discuss the issue of Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) at the plenary hall of the House of Representatives during the opening of the second regular session of Congress shortly before President Aquino delivered his…

CONGRESS OPENS

INC HAILED ON 100TH YEAR

INC hailed on 100th year, humanitarian work commended July 26, 2014 Written by Ryan Ponce Pacpaco Published in Top Stories HOUSE independent minority bloc leader and Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez yesterday congratulated the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) for being one of the most influential and well-respected religions in the world. The INC commemorates today its…

HAPPY CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION TO INC

POLITICS BEHIND CASE VS BINAY

Politics behind case vs binay July 23, 2014 Written by Ryan Ponce Pacpaco Published in Top Stories TWO House leaders yesterday questioned the timing of the filing of plunder charges against Vice President Jejomar “Jojo” Binay and his son Makati Mayor Junjun Binay, saying politics could be behind the move. Leyte (1st District) Rep. Ferdinand Martin…

ROMUALDEZ CAUTIONS VS GRANT OF EMERGENCY POWER

Romualdez cautions vs grant of emergency powers to PNoy July 22, 2014 Written by Ryan Ponce Pacpaco Published in Top Stories HOUSE Independent Minority bloc leader and Leyte (1st District) Rep. Ferdinand Martin ‘FM’ G. Romualdez yesterday cautioned his colleagues against granting President Benigno Aquino III emergency powers to solve the looming power crisis. Romualdez…

HOUSE LEADERS URGES ABAD

House leader urges Abad to come clean on DAP July 21, 2014 Written by Ryan Ponce Pacpaco Published in Nation HOUSE independent minority bloc leader and Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said Budget Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad Jr. should now begin making full accounting of the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) to end the confusion triggered by…

INC ARENA AN INSPIRATION

Romualdez calls INC’s Arena an ‘inspiration’ July 21, 2014 Written by Jester P. Manalastas Published in Top Stories THE newly-built Philippine Arena can be considered a challenge and inspiration to the government in addressing problems in the sports sector. This is according to House Independent Minority bloc leader Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualez as he commended…

JDF PROBE

JDF probe ill-timed, solons cautioned July 20, 2014 Written by Ryan Ponce Pacpaco Published in Nation HOUSE independent minority bloc leader and Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez yesterday cautioned his colleagues on scrutinizing the billions of pesos of so-called judiciary’s pork barrel fund. Romualdez, a lawyer, said such move could be misconstrued as direct attempt to…

MOVE TO IMPEACH P’NOY

Move to impeach PNoy an uphill battle — Romualdez July 20, 2014 Written by Ryan Ponce Pacpaco Published in Top Stories LEYTE Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, head of the House independent minority bloc, admitted yesterday that it is not going to be a picnic for the proponents of impeachment complaints against President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino…

SPEED UP AID FOR GLENDA VICTIMS

Romualdez: Speed up aid for Glenda victims July 19, 2014 Written by Jester P. Manalastas Published in Top Stories HOUSE Independent Minority bloc leader Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has appealed to the government agencies concerned to expedite the distribution of relief goods and other assistance needed by the people affected by Typhoon Glenda. Romualdez made…

STOP DIVIDING THE NATION

STOP DIVIDING THE NATION ‎ATTENTION: PEOPLE’S TONIGHT Desk Ryan Ponce Pacpaco July 15 STORY #1 “INDEPENDENT” HOUSE independent minority bloc leader and Leyte (1st District) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM”‎ Romualdez yesterday appealed to President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III to stop dividing the nation by issuing “irresponsible” threats to the Supreme Court (SC). “That is why…

RESPECT THE LAW

Respect the law, Romualdez urges PNoy July 15, 2014 Written by Jester P. Manalastas Published in Top Stories “STOP dividing the people with the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP).” This is the advice of House Independent Minority leader Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez to President Benigno Aquino who earlier delivered a nationwide address to explain and defend…

ROMUALDEZ SLAMS BBL

Romualdez slams BBL draft delay July 14, 2014 Written by Ryan Ponce Pacpaco Published in Top Stories OPPOSITION and administration House leaders expressed serious concern yesterday over the continued delay in crafting a “mutually acceptable” draft law on the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, head of the House independent minority bloc,…

IF NOT ABAD

If not Abad, who should be punished? Palace asked July 13, 2014 Written by Ryan Ponce Pacpaco Published in Top Stories HOUSE independent minority bloc leader and Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez challenged Malacañang yesterday to identify its officials who should be punished in connection with the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) which the Supreme Court has…

ROMUALDEZ TO ABAD

Romualdez: Abad should have submitted irrevocable resignation July 11, 2014 Written by Ryan Ponce Pacpaco Published in Top Stories BUDGET Sec. Florencio “Butch” Abad Jr. should have submitted an irrevocable resignation if he was indeed sincere on his decision to vacate his post, adding that the refusal of President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III to accept his…

ROMUALDEZ TO BELMONTE

Romualdez to Belmonte: Revive special panel improve checks and balances July 10, 2014 Written by Ryan Ponce Pacpaco Published in Top Stories THE House independent minority bloc underscored yesterday the importance of reviving the congressional oversight committee to further improve the checks and balances in the government following a Supreme Court (SC) ruling declaring the key…

RESTORE HOUSE OVERSIGHT BODY

Restore house oversight body July 10, 2014 Written by Jester P. Manalastas and Cristina Lee-Pisco Published in Top Stories Featured WITH the declaration of the Disbursement Acceleration Program as unconstitutional, it is about time for the Congress to revive the congressional oversight committee. The main proponent, House independent minority group leader Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez…

CONG FM ROMUALDEZ

How will gov’t settle debts incurred from DAP projects? July 9, 2014 Written by Ryan Ponce Pacpaco Published in Top Stories HOUSE independent minority bloc leader and Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez strongly urged yesterday the government to seek clarification from the Supreme Court (SC) on how to settle the financial obligations incurred by the government…

ATTENDANCE

68 solons post perfect attendance July 9, 2014 Written by Ryan Ponce Pacpaco Published in Nation AT least 68 members of the House of Representatives posted per- fect attendance during the First Regular Session of the 16th Congress from July 22, 2013 until June 11, 2014. House independent minority bloc leader, Leyte (1st District) Rep. Ferdinand…

WHERE DID DONATIONS GO?

Solons reiterate call for CoA to audit Yolanda funds July 8, 2014 Written by Ryan Ponce Pacpaco Published in Top Stories LAWMAKERS led by Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez reiterated yesterday their call for the Commission on Audit (CoA) to audit the Yolanda funds worth billions of dollars eight months after the killer super typhoon hit…

ROMUALDEZ TO JOIN BINAY

Romualdez to join VP’s ticket in 2016 July 7, 2014 Written by Ryan Ponce Pacpaco Published in Top Stories OPPOSITION House leader, Leyte (1st District) Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez might join the senatorial line-up of Vice President Jejomar “Jojo” Binay if he decides to run for senator in 2016 along with Sarangani Rep. Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao….

BARE DAP ‘SECRETS’!

Ryan Ponce Pacpaco July 6 STORY #2 “QUESTION” THE House independent minority bloc urged yesterday the House leadership to summon Budget Sec. Florencio “Butch” Abad Jr. to a question hour to shed light on the many undisclosed and confusing details regarding the controversial utilization of P157 billion Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP). Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin…

CONG ROMUALDEZ

Congress should stop DAP-like initiatives — Romualdez July 6, 2014 Written by Ryan Ponce Pacpaco Published in Top Stories CONGRESS should ensure that next year’s P2.6 trillion proposed national budget would comply with the Supreme Court (SC) ruling by disallowing Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP)-like initiatives from Malacañang, House independent minority bloc leader and Leyte Rep. Ferdinand…

EL CAPITAN FLUVIAL PARADE 2014

VIVA SR.STO NINO 2014TACLOBAN FIESTA

CONG FM ROMUALDEZ IS WARMLY WELCOME BY ILOCANOS

FM GREETS REP MARCOS

Leyte (1st Dist) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (right) greets former First Lady and Ilocos Norte (2nd Dist) Rep.Imelda Romualdez Marcos who is celebrating her 85th Birthday at residential mansion in Batac City,Ilocos Norte.Rep.Romualdez visited Ilocos Norte to show gratitude to Marcos family and the people of Ilocos Norte for helping typhoon Yolanda victims in…

FM ESCORTS IMELDA

Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (left) escorts Former First Lady and 2nd District Ilocos Norte Rep. Imelda Romualdez Marcos inside the St.William Cathedral in Laoag City to attend mass in Honor of visiting Sto Nino De Cebu and celebration of Rep. Marcos’s 85th birthday.Rep.Romualdez visited Ilocos Norte to show gratitude to Marcos family…

PREPARING FOR POPE’S VISIT

POPE VISIT PLANNING —— Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (center) discusses with Palo Archbishop John Du (left) and Quiapo Church Parish Priest Rev. Msgr.Clemente Ignacio (right) the open space of more than 5 hectares concrete pavement beside the Daniel Z.Romualdez (Tacloban) Airport for the site of Pope Francis mass celebration when the Pope…

ROMUALDEZ LAUDS SC RULING ON DAP

Romualdez lauds SC ruling on DAP July 1, 2014 Written by Ryan Ponce Pacpaco Published in Top Stories HOUSE independent minority bloc leader and Leyte (1st District) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” G. Romualdez yesterday lauded the Supreme Court (SC) ruling declaring as unconstitutional parts of the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) as Speaker Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte Jr….

PEDICABS FOR YOLANDA VICTIMS

PEDICABS FOR YOLANDA SURVIVORS — Ayala Foundation Inc.President Luli Heras-De Leon (seated) turns over 50 brand new pedicabs to Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez (right) for the pedicab drivers who lost their pedicabs during the onslaught of typhoon Yolanda at San Jose Tacloban City.Also in photo are Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (2nd…

SARI-SARI STORES FOR YOLANDA VICTIMS

SARI-SARI STORE FOR YOLANDA VICTIMS —- Ayala Foundation Inc.President Luli Heras-De Leon (2nd left) turns over 10 Hapinoy sari-sari stores worth P1.5 Million to Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez (3rd right) for the livelihood 10 Yolanda victims-beneficiaries in Tacloban City.Looking on are from left Councilor Cristina Romualdez,Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez, BPI Senior…

FM WITH EL CAPITAN

EL CAPITAN — Leyte (1st Dist) rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez brings down the miraculous image of Sr. Sto Nino (El Capitan) from LUBENICO Ship after the fluvial parade along San Juanico Strait in Tacloban City then the procession of the image followed towards Sto Nino Church.The City is celebrating 125th Fiesta in honor of sr….

FLUVIAL WITH EL CAPITAN

EL CAPITAN —– Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez with his older brother Philippine Chamber of Mines President Philip Romualdez holds tight the Miraculous Image of Sr. Sto Nino (El Capitan) on board of LUBENICO ship during the fluvial parade along San Juanico Strait in Tacloban City.Tacloban City is celebrating the 125th Fiesta in…

EL CAPITAN

EL CAPITAN —– Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez with his mother Juliette Gomez Romualdez poses with Miraculous Image of Sr. Sto Nino (El Capitan) on board of LUBENICO ship during the fluvial parade along San Juanico Strait in Tacloban City.Tacloban City is celebrating the 125th Fiesta in Honor of Sr. Sto Nino.photo by…

PONTIFICAL MASS

Archbishop John Du (right) gives blessing to Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (2nd right), Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez, Councilor Cristina Romualdez (2nd left) and Mrs.Juliette Gomez Romualdez (left) during the Pontifical Mass in honor of Sr. Sto Nino 125h Fiesta Celebration at the Makeshift Church at Plaza Rizal Tacloban City.The Church of…

HAPPY 125TH FIESTA

Leyte (1st Dist) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez with his mother Juliette (not in photo) throws apples to thousands of Yolanda survivors who joined the 125th Fiesta Celebration of Sr. Sto Nino De Tacloban along the main road of Downtown City.photo by Ver Noveno

HAPPY FIESTA

PHILIP WITH FAMILY JOINS TACLOBAN FIESTA

Philippine Chamber of Mines President Philip Romualdez with son Ben throws apple to thousands of Taclobanon who joined the 125th Fiesta celebration in Honor Sto Nino De Tacloban along the national Road of Downtown Tacloban City,with them are his wife Sandy sons Luca and Nico (not in photo).photo by Ver Noveno

ROBINSONS MALL DONATES 50 PEDICABS

Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc President &CEO Robina Gokongwei-Pe (center) turn over 50 brand new pedicab to Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez (2nd left) as part of their livelihood program for Yolanda victims during the turn over and Re-Opening ceremony of Robinsons Mall in Tacloban City.Looking on are Councilor Cristina Romualdez (right),Robinsons Business Unit General Manager…

RICE DONATION

Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand martin “FM” Romualdez (5th right) receiving 2,000 sack of Taiwan Rice from Edward Tai Secretary of Taiwan Economic Cultural Office and Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez (6th left) receiving 2,000 sacks of Taiwan Rice from Wayne Chi President of Taiwan Association during the turn over ceremony at Tacloban City Hall. Also…

PHILCONSA BACKS EDCA

Philconsa backs edca Published : Saturday, June 28, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 106 THE Philippine Constitution Association (Philconsa) on Thursday evening backed the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) after United States Ambassador to the Philippines Philip Goldberg assured that the pact would be used to secure the country’s sovereignty and the integrity of its…

MRS JULIETTE ROMUALDEZ – AMB GOLDBERG

Mrs.Juliette Gomez Romualdez (left) mother of PHILCONSA President and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez shares a light moments with United States Ambassador to the Philippines Philip Goldberg (right) during the Regular Membership Meeting of the Philippine Constitution Association at the Manila Golf and Country Club in Makati City.Amb.Goldberg stresses during his speech…

ROMUALDEZ – GOLDBERG

Philippine Constitution Association President and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (right) exchanges views with United States Ambassador to the Philippines Philip Goldberg on the vital necessity of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) to the security of the country and its territory.Amb.Goldberg stresses on his speech during the Regular Membership Meeting of…

ROMUALDEZ BACKS HOUSE ARREST FOR JPE

PNoy in favor of ‘house arrest’ for Enrile Published : Thursday, June 26, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 110 Speaker, independent minority bloc leader,other lawmakers back President’s stand OPPOSITION and administration House leaders backed yesterday President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III’s position to place the 90-year-old Senate Minority Leader Juan Ponce Enrile under house arrest despite…

US AMB.GOLDBERG PHILCONSA GUEST

Goldberg special guest at Philconsa meeting Published : Tuesday, June 24, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 60 THE Philippine Constitution Association (Philconsa), through its president, Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, and chairman/CEO, Manuel M. Lazaro, respectively, announced that the monthly membership meeting of Philconsa will be held on Thursday, June 26, at 7 in the…

FOOD SUPPLY FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN

Cong.FM Romualdez’s Chief of Staff Rachel Rodeles-Santiago (5th left) turn over P11,500 cash and grocery items worth P8,500 to Social Welfare Assistant Melchor Villones (4th right) for one month food supply for 16 homeless kids at Social Development for Children at typhoon Yolanda stricken area in Bgy Tagpuro Tacloban City.Miss Lia Te (not in photo)…

REVILLA INNOCENT ‘TIL PROVEN GUILTY

Revilla innocent ’til proven guilty Published : Sunday, June 22, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 103 SENATOR Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. remains innocent unless proven guilty. This is the stand of the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD), whose officers and members vowed to support Revilla in his fight for the truth in the pork barrel fund…

VOTE FOR VIGAN

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LAKAS TO STAY STRONG UNDER ROMUALDEZ

Lakas to stay strong under Romualdez — Bong Published : Wednesday, June 18, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 118 SENATOR Ramon Revilla Jr. is confident that Rep. Martin Romualdez will be able to effectively run the affairs of the Lakas-CMD (Christian Muslim Democrats) even without him or when he is already detained. Revilla, Lakas-CMD chairman,…

HOUSE MINORITY TO PRESS PORK MESS

House minority to press pork mess, other probes Published : Tuesday, June 17, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 74 THE House Independent Minority group, led by Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, vowed to prod the House leadership to look into important issues besetting the country when Congress opens its Second Regular Session. According to…

ABAD,ALCALA SHOULD RESIGN

Romualdez: Abad, Alcala should resign Published : Tuesday, June 17, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 112 HOUSE independent minority bloc leader and Leyte (1st District) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” G. Romualdez yesterday said only the resignation or leave of absence of Budget Sec. Florencio “Butch” Abad and Agriculture Sec. Proceso Alcala will ease President…

TACKLE YOLANDA REHAB

Tackle Yolanda rehab bills during break Published : Monday, June 16, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 72 HOUSE independent minority bloc leader and Leyte (1st District) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” G. Romualdez yesterday strongly urged Speaker Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte Jr. to tackle pending measures on the rehabilitation and rebuilding of Yolanda-stricken areas during the…

DISASTER REHAB BILLS

Disaster rehab bills gathering dust –– Romualdez Published : Sunday, June 15, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 96 THE House Independent Minority, led by Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, has expressed disappointment over the failure of the House of Representatives to deliberate on the bills concerning rehabilitation of Yolanda-struck areas. Romualdez underscored the need…

LAKAS-CMD A PARTY STILL A FORCE

LAKAS-cmd still a force to reckon with Published : Saturday, June 14, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 71 HOUSE independent minority bloc leader and Leyte (1st District) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” G. Romualdez yesterday said the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD) remains a strong force to reckon with in the 2016 presidential polls. This despite the…

TACLOBAN RECOVERY PLAN

ROMUALDEZ BARES TACLOBAN RECOVERY PLAN — Philippine Chamber of Mines President Philip Romualdez (left) explains his rehabilitation plan for Tacloban City dubbed as “The Road to Recovery” at a summit held at the Manila Golf and Country Club in Makati City.Looking on are from right Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez and Dr.Bernardo Villegas Director Center…

CONG FM LAUDS HOUSE

Independent minority lauds House output amid pork scam Published : Friday, June 13, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 82 THE House independent minority bloc yesterday acknowledged the positive output of the House of Representatives under Speaker Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte Jr. in passing vital pieces of legislation during the First Regular Session of the 16th Congress…

ROMUALDEZ LAMENTS

Romualdez laments House failure to probe Napoles Published : Friday, June 13, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 102 THE House independent minority bloc expressed disappointment yesterday over the failure of the House leadership to conduct a congressional investigation into the multi-billion-peso pork barrel scam allegedly masterminded by Janet Lim-Napoles. Leyte (1st District) Rep. Ferdinand Martin…

NAPOLES MUST FACE HOUSE SOLONS

NAPOLES MUST FACE HOUSE SOLONS — WHILE the House independent minority bloc, led by Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, joined the leadership in proclaiming a positive first regular session, it was unhappy over the pork barrel issue that has tarnished the reputation of the Lower Chamber. According to Romualdez, the refusal of the House leaders…

US DEV’T AID FOR TACLOBAN

US DEV’T AID FOR TACLOBAN DISCUSSED — Deputy Political Councelor of US Embassy Matthew Cenzer (5th left) and Political Analyst Marjorie Gaddi (4th right) pay a courtesy call on House Independent Minority Bloc leader and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (5th right) to discuss the US development assistance program for the typhoon…

HOUSE ARREST FOR JPE

Romualdez backs house arrest for JPE Published : Thursday, June 12, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 62 HOUSE independent minority bloc leader and Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” G. Romualdez yesterday backed the proposal to place 90-year old Senate Minority Leader Juan Ponce Enrile under house arrest. However, Romualdez said such proposal and possible hospital…

BINAY DOING A GOOD JOB

Binay doing a good job — Romualdez Published : Thursday, June 12, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 93 THE House independent minority bloc yesterday said Vice President Jejomar “Jojo” Binay should ignore the political intrigues being sowed between him and President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III since he is doing a good job as the second…

INDEPENDENT MINORITY BLOC

House Independent Minority Bloc leader and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (center) laments that the reputations of some colleagues remain suspect for their supposed involvement in the pork barrel scam as the Congress adjourn sine die.Looking on are Buhay Party List Rep. Lito Atienza and Abakada Party List Rep.Jonathan Dela Cruz.photo by…

CONG FM WITH DR.CENTOLA

COOPERATION Development Directorate General of Italian Embassy Dr.Rosario Centola (right) seeks assistance from Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez regarding field assesment in areas lashed by typhoon Yolanda for reconstruction project to be finance by Italian Government.photo by Ver Noveno

CONG FM AND DENISE ROLLINS

Leyte (1st Dist) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez briefs USAID Assistant Administrator for Asia Denise Rollins on the current improvement in the typhoon Yolanda-stricken area in Tacloban and other parts of Leyte.Rollins is in Tacloban to launch the USAID Rebuild Program worth $ 142.5 Million.The USAID plans to build 165 Class Rooms,10 Health Centers and…

DON’T PREJUDGE BONG!

Ryan Ponce Pacpaco June 9 STORY #3 “ROMUALDEZ” LEYTE Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez urged yesterday the Aquino administration to be fair to all implicated in the alleged multibillion-peso pork barrel scam by expediting the resolution of all pending complaints, including those against the allies of President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III. “From the very beginning, we…

SEN JV DONATES 20 MOTORIZED BANCAS FOR SURVIVORS

Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (left) assisted by Rodolfo Irasga Jr. (right) Political Affairs Officer of Sen.JV Ejercito,in turning over a new motorized banca to fisherman Isagani Villalino (2nd right) of Barangay 87 San Jose Tacloban City.Ejercito in partnership with Romualdez donated 20 motorized bancas to fishermen affected by typhoon Yolanda in the…

SEN JV DONATES 20 MOTORIZED BANCAS

Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (center) assisted by Rodolfo Irasga Jr.(right) Political Affairs Officer of Sen.JV Ejercito turn over new motorized banca to Bgy.Chairman Cipriano Bito of Bgy.Sangputan Babatngon Leyte.Sen.Ejercito in partnership with Cong Romualdez donated the 20 motorized bancas for the fishermen affected by typhoon Yolanda in the first district of Leyte.photo…

ATIENZA-ACUZAR NUPTIAL

SPECIAL GUEST —– House Independent Minority Bloc leader and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (right) shares a light moment with former Bataan Rep. Carissa Coscolluela before the wedding ceremony,inset photo shows Bishop Socrates Villegas giving his final blessing to Ali Atienza and Jet Acuzar during the matrimonial ceremony 4pm Saturday June 7,…

ATIENZA – ACUZAR WEDDING

House Independent Minority Bloc leader and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (left) with House Speaker Sonny Belmonte (2nd left) and Buhay Party List Rep. Lito Atienza (2nd right) exchanges views with Election Lawyer Romulo Macalintal (right) on the issue of senior citizen’s discount and benefits while waiting for the start of the wedding…

SOLON DOUBTS GOV’T

Solon doubts gov’t ready for K+12 plan Published : Sunday, June 08, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 123 THE House Independent Minority bloc, led by Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, has expressed doubts the government is adequately prepared to implement the K+12 education program. While the group fully supports the K+12 program, Romualdez expressed deep…

ATIENZA – ACUZAR NUPTIAL

SPECIAL GUEST —– House Independent Minority Bloc leader and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (right) poses with former Bataan Rep. Carissa Coscolluela before the wedding ceremony,inset photo shows Bishop Socrates Villegas giving his final blessing to Ali Atienza and Jet Acuzar during the matrimonial ceremony 4pm Saturday June 7, 2014 held at…

EXCHANGES VIEWS

TENT SCHOOLS

Ryan Ponce Pacpaco June 4 STORY #3 “EDUCATION” THE so-called tent schools and perennial problems in public education sector that marred the opening of classes last Monday could jeopardize the success of ambitious Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 or K to 12 Law of the Aquino administration. Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, head of…

ROMUALDEZ EXPRESSES CONFIDENCE

Romualdez expresses confidence SC will decide on constitutionality of DAP Published : Thursday, June 05, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 99 THE head of the House independent minority bloc expressed confidence yesterday that the Supreme Court (SC) will decide on the constitutionality of Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) without fear and favor. Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin…

TENT CITIES

Tent cities won’t survive typhoons! Published : Wednesday, June 04, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 131 Solon to gov’t: Speed up construction of new houses for Yolanda survivors HOUSE independent minority bloc leader and Leyte (1st District) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” G. Romualdez yesterday expressed apprehension that Yolanda survivors who remain in bunkhouses and tent…

INDEPENDENT MINORITY BLOC

House Independent Minority Bloc leader and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (center) reveals in a press conference that he will demand an immediate and detailed explanation from Education Sec. Armin Luistro regarding thousands of elementary and high school students are holding classes in tents and makeshift classrooms in Yolanda-stricken area of Leyte.Looking on…

ROMUALDEZ ACCUSES PALACE

Romualdez accuses Palace of sabotaging peace talks Published : Wednesday, June 04, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 93 THE head of the House independent minority bloc yesterday accused Malacañang of sabotaging the peace talks it entered with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) following the continued delay in the transmittal to Congress of the proposed…

BUILD BACK BETTER

‘Better’ build back strategy for Yolanda-hit areas urged Published : Monday, June 02, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 51 THE government must adopt a “better” build back strategy to be able to move forward from the devastation caused by typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) that left more than 6,000 people dead and millions of others homeless…

PALO CATHEDRAL

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SOLONS HIT SOLIMAN

Solons hit Soliman for inability to give Yolanda survivors houses Published : Saturday, May 31, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 77 AT least four party-list lawmakers berated yesterday officials of the Aquino administration especially Social Welfare and Sec. Dinky Soliman over their incompetence to place thousands of Yolanda survivors to safer permanent housing almost…

CONG FM ROMUALDEZ’S PROJECTS

REJECT REQUEST FOR IMMUNITY OF NAPOLES

Solons to gov’t: Reject request for immunity of Napoles Published : Friday, May 30, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 46 OPPOSITION and administration lawmakers yesterday reiterated their call for the government to reject the request for immunity of alleged pork barrel scam “mastermind” Janet Lim Napoles, stressing the people deserve justice. House independent minority…

EXPEDITE CONSTRUCTION

Expedite construction of houses for Yolanda survivors, Romualdez appeals Published : Friday, May 30, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 62 HOUSE Independent Minority bloc leader Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez urged the government to expedite the construction of houses for the survivors of super typhoon Yolanda. The lawmaker made the appeal after a fire broke…

ROMUALDEZ QUESTIONS COURT RULING

Romualdez questions court ruling denying GMA’s petition for bail Published : Thursday, May 29, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 76 A LAWYER-LAWMAKER who heads one of the blocs in the House of Representatives questioned yesterday the seeming political decision of Sandiganbayan Special First Division denying last Monday for the fourth time the petition for bail…

LEVI & MALOT WEDDING

LEVI AND MALOT NUPTIAL —– Principal sponsors Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (left) ,former chief Justice Reynato Puno (2nd left) ,and Vice President Jejomar Binay (2nd right) stand beside Atty Levi Baligod (center) and Malot Galenzoga (right) during during the wedding at San Antonio De Padua in Silang Cavite.photo by Ver Noveno

LEVI & MALOT NUPTIAL

LEVI AND MALOT NUPTIAL —– Principal sponsors from left Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand martin “FM” Romualdez ,former chief Justice Reynato Puno,and Vice President Jejomar Binay stand beside Atty Levi Baligod (2nd right) and Malot Galenzoga (right) during during the wedding at San Antonio De Padua in Silang Cavite.photo by Ver Noveno

CABINET MEN IN PORK SCAM

PEOPLE’S TONIGHT Ryan Ponce Pacpaco May 27 STORY #1 “PORK” DEPENDING on their moral compass, Budget Sec. Florencio “Butch” Abad Jr. and other Cabinet officials implicated in the pork barrel scam allegedly masterminded by Janet Lim-Napoles can either submit courtesy resignation or take a leave of absence to spare President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III from…

CONG FM TO VITANGCOL

Romualdez: Vitangcol should be investigated for graft, corruption Published : Wednesday, May 28, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 96 FORMER Metro Rail Transit (MRT) 3 General Manager Al Vitangcol should be investigated for graft and corruption over his failure to disqualify the company that bagged the P517.5 million maintenance contract of the mass transit where…

CONG ROMUALDEZ

House Independent Minority Bloc leader and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (left) said they will demand from Justice Sec.Leila de Lima copies of the second Napoles affidavit especially the list of 100 former and incumbent congressmen.Looking on is Buhay Party List Rep.Lito Atienza.photo by Ver Noveno

SELFIE

SELFIE – Senator Bongbong Marcos with Catbalogan City Mayor Stephany Uy-Tan and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez.photo by Ver Noveno

SURPRISE VISITORS

Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez with Province of Samar Vice Governor Stephen James Tan and Senator Bongbong Marcos during a surprise visit at provincial capitol.photo by Ver Noveno

ROMUALDEZ

File pork scam charges now, Romualdez urges gov’t Published : Tuesday, May 27, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 108 UNTIL the government files charges against those involved in the P10-billion pork barrel scam, its alleged architect Janet Lim-Napoles will continue to hold hostage Malacañang with her requests and appeal, Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Romualdez said….

RELIEF OPERATION

Senator Bongbong Marcos (left) in partnership with Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez distribute relief goods to more than 3,500 families affected by typhoon Yolanda at Barangay Palanog Tacloban City.Marcos and Romualdez also conducted medical mission in coordination with Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez.photo by Ver Noveno

FREE MEDICINES

FREE MEDICINES —– From right Mayor Alfred Romualdez, Senator Bongbong Marcos,and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez distribute medicines as thousands Yolanda survivors who flocked to Bgy Palanog in Tacloban City to avail free medical and dental check-ups,dental,new clothing and relief goods during third day of medical mission in the village.photo by Ver Noveno

FM BBM MEDICAL MISSION

Senator Bongbong Marcos (left) in partnership with Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (2nd left) distribute free medicines during a medical mission, feeding program and distribution of relief goods with new clothing to more that 3,000 typhoon Yolanda survivors at Barangay Telegrapo Tolosa,Leyte.photo by Ver Noveno

FM AND BBM MEDICAL MISSION

Senator Bongbong Marcos in partnership with Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez distribute cups of arroz caldo during a three-day medical mission and relief operation to over 3,000 typhoon Yolanda survivors at Barangay Telegrapo Tolosa,Leyte.photo by Ver Noveno

NAPOLES HOLDING PALACE HOSTAGE

NAPOLES holding palace hostage Published : Monday, May 26, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 160 THE Palace should not allow itself to be held hostage by several lists of politicians implicated in the multi-billion peso pork barrel scam allegedly masterminded by businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles by imposing a “deadline” on the filing of complaints before the…

CONG FM’S MESSAGE FOR UPVTC 41ST ANNIVERSARY

LEYTE (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (left photo) delivers his message during the 41st Anniversary of the Establishment of University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College.Cong.Romualdez’s father the late philanthropist Gov.Benjamin “KOKOY” Romualdez was given two recognition awards for his invaluable support in the establishment of the UPVTC.photo by Ver Noveno

MAYOR ALFRED AND CONG FM WITH UN ASG KHANG

Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez (left) with Leyte (1st Dist) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (right) briefs United Nation Assistant Secretary general Khun Wan Khang (center) on the livelihood of the residents of Bgy.Fisherman’s Village in San Jose Tacloban City seven months after super typhoon Yolanda.Khan is in Tacloban City to give livelihood assistance to…

AWARD FOR GOV.KOKOY ROMUALDEZ

Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (2nd right) and his mother Juliette (left) receive the two plaques of recognition for the late former Leyte Governor and Abassador to the U.S. Benjamin “Kokoy” Romualdez from the University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College Dean Dr. Anita Culas (2nd left) and Prospero De Vera (right) VP…

CONG FM AND SEN BBM IN CATBALOGAN CITY

SELFIE-SELFIE — Senator Bongbong Marcos and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez join with their supporters in selfie picture during the medical mission for the typhoon Yolanda victims at the covered court in Catbalogan City,Samar. photo by Ver Noveno

CONG FM AND SEN BBM IN SAMAR

Senator Bongbong Marcos (2nd left) assisted by Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (left) turn over assorted medicines and brand new clothing to Catbalogan City Mayor Stephany Uy-Tan (2nd right) and City Health Officer Gerarda Tizon (right).Sen.Marcos also conducted medical mission for the victims of typhoon Yolanda.photo by Ver Noveno

FM DISTRIBUTE NEW SHOES

Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (left) with his mother Juliette (2nd left) distribute new shoes to the kids football team of Palo Leyte during the opening of Remedios Trinidad Romualdez (RTR) Foot Ball Cup at Eastern Visayas State University Campus in Tacloban City.Cong Romualdez organized the Foot Ball Cup within the 1st District…

RTR FOOTBALL CUP

Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (left) fits new shoes to a of foot ball player of Babatngon Leyte during the opening of Remedios Trinidad Romualdez (RTR) Foot Ball Cup at Eastern Visayas State University Campus in Tacloban City.Cong Romualdez organized the Foot Ball Cup within the 1st District of Leyte competing 8 teams,Tacloban,Palo,Tolosa,Babatngon,Tanauan,Alang…

STATE WITNESS BID BUCKED

State witness bid bucked Published : Wednesday, May 21, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 112 EVEN the House Independent Minority bloc, led by Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, is not in favor of making alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles a state witness. In a weekly press conference yesterday, Romualdez said the entire group expressed…

TRIBUTE TO DR.EMILIO YAP

Philippine Constitution Association President and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (center) join with Dr.Emilio Yap’s sons Emilio Yap lll (left) , Chairman of Manila Bulletin and Manila Hotel Corporation Mr.Basilio Yap (2nd left) during the Philconsa’s tribute to and unveiling of bust of the Great Philanthropist Dr.EmIlio T. Yap at the Manila Hotel.Also…

HOUSE INDEPENDENT BLOC

House Independent bloc prods Palace on Bangsamoro law Published : Tuesday, May 20, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 109 THE House Independent Minority bloc led by Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has urged the Palace to submit to Congress the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law for scrutiny. Romualdez said Congress is waiting for the draft as…

ROMUALDEZ ASKS PALACE TOADDRESS CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS OF PHILCONSA

Romualdez asks Palace to address constitutional questions of Philconsa Published : Tuesday, May 20, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 129 HOUSE independent minority bloc head and Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez asked Malacañang yesterday to address the constitutional questions raised by the Philippine Constitution Association (Philconsa) in the proposed Bangsamoro Basic law. Romualdez also said…

OPPOSITION READY TO PROBE SCAM

Opposition ready to probe ‘pork’ scam Published : Monday, May 19, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 82 SPEAKER Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte Jr. was urged yesterday to task the opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives to spearhead the pork probe aimed at addressing the institution’s “reputation crisis” and erase suspicion that the lower chamber is…

CONFIRMATION OF MARTY AND LUCA ROMUALDEZ

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HOUSE URGED TO CONDUCT OWN PORK SCAM PROBE

THE House Independent Minority bloc, led by Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, has challenged the House leadership to prove that it is not hiding anything or not coddling its allies involved in the pork-barrel fund scam by holding its own inquiry on the issue. According to Romualdez, the continued refusal of the House leadership to…

MARTY CONFIRMATION

Ferdinand Martin “Marty” Romualdez Jr. (center) sharing blessed moments with his father Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (2nd left) mother Yedda (2nd right) , brother Andrew (left) and sister Minxie (right) after receiving the sacrament of confirmation at the Sanctuario de San Antonio parish church in Makati City .photo by Ver Noveno

LUCA CONFIRMATION

Luis Carlos Antonio Prieto Romualdez (3rd right) celebrates with his father Philip Romualdez (left),mother Sandy (4th left) brothers Ben and Nico, grand parents Marixi (2nd right) and Alex Prieto (right) after receiving the sacrament of confirmation at the Sanctuario de San Antonio parish church in Makati City .photo by Ver Noveno

LET NAPOLES SPEAK — ROMUALDEZ

Minority bloc pushes pork scam probe Published : Thursday, May 15, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 125 THE Independent Minority bloc, led by Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, has joined other lawmakers in urging Speaker Feliciano Belmonte to open an investigation into the pork barrel scam as one way to save the image of the…

PRIORITY PROJECTS

Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (left) discusses with Public Works Sec.Rogelio Singson his priority projects for the first district of Leyte which was among those worst hit by Super Typhoon Yolanda.The solon and the Cabinet chief talked about the vital issue during a short break at the Regional Development Council Advisory Committee Meeting…

FM TO PNOY

Ryan Ponce Pacpaco May 13 STORY #1 “NAPOLES” PRESIDENT Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III should stop treating his allies with kid gloves after former Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson named Budget Sec. Florencio “Butch” Abad Jr. as one of those allegedly implicated by businesswoman Janet Lim Napoles and whistleblower Benhur Luy in the multibillion-peso pork barrel scam….

NAPOLIST

ATTENTION: PEOPLE’S TONIGHT Desk Ryan Ponce Pacpaco May 12 STORY #1 “LIST” HOUSE independent minority bloc leader and Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez urged Speaker Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte Jr. to help address the “reputation crisis” being faced by the Senate and the House of Representatives by calling Justice Sec. Leila de Lima and businesswoman Janet…

PHILCONSA ON BANGSAMORO AGREEMENT

House Independent Minority leader and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (left) stresses during the minority bloc and Philippine Constitution Association (Philconsa) briefing on the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro that the soon-to-be filed Bangsamoro Basic law is unconstitutional and could result in more problems instead of attaining peace for the country.Looking on are…

DON’T APPOINT DEFEATED POLITICIAN

Don’t appoint defeated politicians to gov’t positions, PNoy urged Published : Tuesday, May 13, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 91 THE House independent minority bloc cautioned yesterday President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III from appointing defeated politicians to government positions as this could be misconstrued as payback time and could affect the vital functions of various…

REPORT ON DISASTER REHAB SOUGHT

Report on disaster sites rehab sought Published : Tuesday, May 13, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 48 SIX months after typhoon Yolanda struck some areas in Eastern Visayas, the government has yet to provide the public a breakdown of the money or donations it received for the rehabilitation and aid to victims. Likewise, the public…

REVEAL THE NAMES

REVEAL THE NAMES —– House Independent Minority Bloc leader and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (center) tells media media during a press conference that they will initiate moves to compel not only Justice Sec. Leila de Lima but also pork barrel scam queen Janet Napoles to reveal the names of those public officials…

CREATE BODY TO PROBE PDAF SCAM

Independent Minority bloc seeks to create body to probe PDAF scam Published : Sunday, May 11, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 103 THE House Independent Minority bloc led by Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has filed a measure seeking to create a special body that will look into all the irregularities of the Priority…

BANGSAMORO BRIEFING

House Independent Minority Bloc leader and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (2nd right) discusses with Former National Treasurer Prof Leonor Magtolis Briones (left),Buhay Party List Lito Atienza (2nd left) and UP Institute of Islamic Studies Dean Julkipli Wadi (right) on how to Balance Commitments to Bangsamoro with the Constitution and National Interest during…

SCRUTINIZED EDCA

Romualdez vows to scrutinize EDCA, gov’t plans vs El Niño Published : Tuesday, May 06, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 70 THE House Independent Minority Bloc led by Leyte (1st District) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” G. Romualdez has vowed to scrutinize several issues and measures that may have strong impacts on the lives of Filipinos….

CONGRESS OPENING OF SESSION

House Independent Minority Bloc leader and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (right) discusses national issues with Camarines Sur Rep.Dato Arroyo (left),Abakada Partylist rep.Jonathan Dela Cruz (center) and Cavite Rep. Lani Mercado-Revilla (seated) during the opening of session at the plenary of the House of Representatives.photo by Ver Noveno

BRAND NEW OLD NAVY CLOTHING FOR ISLAND BGY OF BABATNGON LEYTE

Atty Lea Gaviola Fuentes-Apdo (3rd right) and Abet Eviota (2nd right) Staff of Cong FM Romualdez in partnership with International Relief Development and US Philippines Society distribute 3 pcs brand new Old Navy clothing to each representatives of more than 200 households at Island Barangay Sangputan Babatngon Leyte.Looking on is Bgy Chairman Cipriano Vito (right).photo…

CONG FM PROVIDED BGY TANOD UNIFORMS FOR 138 BGY

Barangay Kagawad Isabel Tilao (center) of Bgy 109-A V&G Subdivision Tacloban City received New Bgy Tanod uniforms and slippers from Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez.Cong FM provided new uniforms for the Tanod of 138 barangay in Tacloban City after super typhoon Yolanda devastated the city.photo by Ver Noveno

NEW SLIPPERS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

Randy Orbiguso (left) staff of Cong.FM Romualdez assisted by Mayor Oscar Monteza (2nd left) distributes brand new Non-Genuine Havaianas slippers to more than 800 Yolanda survivors Senior Citizen of Sta Fe Leyte during the celebration of Sta Fe Senior Citizen’s Day.photo by Ver Noveno

BRAND NEW OLD NAVY CLOTHING FOR YOLANDA VICTIMS

Atty.Regina Paredes-Elizarde Chief District Staff of Cong FM Romualdez in partnership with International Relief Development and US Philippines Society distributes Old Navy brand new clothing to more than 2,500 survivors of typhoon Yolanda at Bgy Bairan San Miguel Leyte.photo by Ver Noveno

USED CLOTHINGS,SLIPPERS,MEDICINES FOR BGY EKIRAN

Atty Regina Paredes-Elizarde (left) Chief District Staff of Cong FM Romualdez turn over 200 packs of used clothings,slippers and medicines to Chairman Danilo Buveres (3rd left) of Bgy Ekiran Alang Alang Leyte for distribution to the victims typhoon Yolanda .photo by Ver Noveno

OFFICE TABLES AND WATER PURIFIERS FOR EVSU

Lutgarda Barredo-Raagas (left) staff of Cong FM Romualdez in partnership with Sandy Prieto-Romualdez turn over 3 set of Mitsu mineral water purifier and 8 pcs of long plastic office table to Tacloban City Campus Eastern Visayas State University President Dominador Aguirre Jr.photo by Ver Noveno

BRAND NEW CLOTHING FOR YOLANDA VICTIMS

Staff of Cong FM Romualdez in partnership with International Relief Development and US Philippines Society distributes Old Navy brand new clothing to more than 2,000 survivors of typhoon Yolanda at Bgy Burak Tolosa Leyte.photos by Ver Noveno

BRAND NEW CLOTHING FOR YOLANDA VICTIMS

Staff of Cong FM Romualdez in partnership with International Relief Development and US Philippines Society distributes Old Navy brand new clothing to more than 1000 survivors of typhoon Yolanda at Bgy Malaguicay Tanauan Leyte.photo by Ver Noveno

BRAND NEW CLOTHING FOR YOLANDA VICTIMS

Cong FM Romualdez in partnership with International Relief Development and US Philippines Society turn over 6 boxes of Old Navy brand new clothing to the Bgy officials of 54 Magallanes Tacloban City for the distribution to the victims of typhoon Yolanda.photo by Ver Noveno

OLD NAVY BRAND NEW CLOTHING

Lani Barredo (left)and Floraden Mijares (2nd left) Staff of Cong FM Romualdez in partnership with International relief Development and US Philippines Society turn over 6 boxes of Old Navy brand new clothing to Chairman Eutequio Balunan of Bgy 105 San Isidro Tacloban City for the distribution to victims of typhoon Yolanda.photo by Ver Noveno

OLD NAVY BRAND NEW CLOTHING

ACTS World Relief Logistics Director Blase Anastacio (right) in partnership with Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez turn over 6 boxes of Old Navy brand new clothing to Bgy 87 Manlurip Chairman Leo Bahin (3rd left) for the distribution to the victims of typhoon Yolanda in Tacloban City.photo by Ver Noveno

SOLONS HAIL SAINTS

Solons hail Saints John XXIII, John Paul II Published : Monday, April 28, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 139 LAWMAKERS hailed yesterday Saints John XXIII and John Paul II, two beloved Popes of the modern era, for introducing reforms to the Roman Catholic Church. House independent minority bloc leader and Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez,…

ROMUALDEZ TO PNOY

Romualdez to PNoy: Secure US military support to PH Published : Monday, April 28, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 128 HOUSE independent minority bloc leader and Leyte (1st district) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” G. Romualdez yesterday urged President Benigno “Noynoy”Aquino III to prioritize securing a firm and categorical commitment from President Barack Obama that the…

BARANGAY NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS OF TOLOSA LEYTE

After three days of marathon seminar for the Barangay Newly Elected Officials Program held at Sarosa International Hotel in Cebu City, Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin (FM) Romualdez and wife Yedda invited 154 Barangay Officials of Tolosa Leyte to relax and enjoy at the PAPA KITS Hotel and Adventure Resorts in Liloan Cebu.The Barangay officials…

RTR HOSPITAL RECOGNIZED BY PSN

Remedios Trinidad Romualdez Hospital Chief Administrator Atty Cheryl Lopez-Chu (center) representing Leyte Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez recieved a plaque of recognition from Philippine Society of Nephrology Inc.President Dra.Susan Anonuevo (left) and PSN Vice President Dra.Coralie Dimacali (right) for helping the PSN medical team to conduct medical mission for the victims of super typhoon Yolanda in…

ALANGALANG NEWLY ELECTED BGY OFFICIALS

After three days of marathon seminar for the Barangay Newly Elected Officers held at Cebu Business Hotel, Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin (FM) Romualdez and wife Yedda invited more than 200 Barangay Officials of Alang Alang Leyte to relax and enjoy at the PAPAKITS Hotel and Adventure Resorts in Liloan Cebu.The Barangay officials were all…

CELEBRATE EASTER WITH GENUINE LOVE FOR THE COUNTRY

Romualdez: Celebrate Easter with genuine love for country Published : Sunday, April 20, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 62 Written by : Jester Manalastas HOUSE Independent Minority leader and Leyte (1st District) Rep. Ferdinand Martin ‘FM’ G. Romualdez yesterday urged Filipinos to celebrate Easter with genuine love for each other and the country. He also…

LIVELIHOOD SEMINAR

LIVELIHOOD SEMINAR ——- Recycling Advocate Joseph Andrew “Joe Green” Castillo (right) giving lecture to the staff of Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez on to start livelihood program for the survivor of super typhoon Yolanda.The seminar objectives are: To drastically lessens the number of plastic bags scattered all over the country or achieved a…

LET US BE FORGIVING LIKE JESUS

Let us be forgiving like Jesus — Romualdez Published : Thursday, April 17, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 99 “LET this Holy Week be a time of forgiving, sacrifice and love for everyone.” Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, head of the House independent minority bloc, aired this appeal as he urged the people to set…

PAQUIAO’S VICTORY AN INSPIRATION TO ALL PINOYS

Pacquiao’s victory an inspiration to all Pinoys Published : Monday, April 14, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 204 Written by : Jester P, Manalastas House Independent Minority leader Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said that Pacquiao’s victory will be an added inspiration for all the Filipinos to once and for all overcome the hardships including…

NEXT PACQUIAO FIGHT IN PH?

Next Pacquiao fight in PH? Published : Tuesday, April 15, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 222 Written by : Ryan Ponce Pacpaco THE call to hold the next boxing bout of Sarangani Rep. Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao in the country snowballed yesterday at the House of Representatives following his decisive victory over Timothy Bradley Sunday. Leyte…

TURN OVER USED CLOTHING AND SLIPPERS

Arlan Sequito (2nd left) and Alvin Redoblado (2nd right) staff of Cong.FM Romualdez turn-over more than 450 slippers and 450 packs of used clothing to Barangay Chairman Arnulfo Salazar of Bgy Sta Cruz Palo, Leyte for the victims of typhoon Yolanda.photo by Ver Noveno

TURN OVER BLANKETS AND SLIPPERS

Ana Marie Militante (right) staff of Cong.FM Romualdez turn-over more than 400 slippers and 7 boxes of used clothing to Barangay Officials of Bgy Cogon, Alang Alang Leyte for the victims of typhoon Yolanda.photo by Ver Noveno

TURN OVER USED CLOTHING AND SLIPPERS

Ana Marie Militante (right) staff of Cong.FM Romualdez turn-over more than 400 slippers and 5 boxes of used clothing to Chairwoman Beth Saida of San Antonio Poblacion Alang Alang Leyte for the victims of typhoon Yolanda.photo by Ver Noveno

ISKOLAR NI FM

ISKOLAR NI FM — High School and college students starts completing their requirement for Cong FM Romualdez scholarship program for school year 2014-2015.More than 500 Yolanda survivor students already completed their applications.photo Ver Noveno

FM TURN OVER BLANKETS AND SOLAR LIGHTS

Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez turn over blankets and portable solar lights to Maria delia Soria Officer in-Charge of Northern Tacloban National High School to be given to the High School students who survived super typhoon Yolanda.photo by Ver Noveno

LET THERE BE LIGHTS

Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (2nd left) assisted by Mark Lozano (left) founder of One Million Lights Philippines distributes solar lights to more than 300 Yolanda survivor High School students of Northern Tacloban National High School.Cong Romualdez in partnership with Lozano aims to help students to continue study their lessons at homes by…

CONG FM MAYOR ALFRED WELCOME SINGAPORE PRESIDENT

Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (left) with Mayor Alfred Romualdez (2nd (left) warmly welcome Singapore President Tony Tan Keng Yam at Tacloban City Airport .President Tan with wife Mary landed in Tacloban to visit typhoon Yolanda victims in Basey Samar.photo by Ver Noveno

POLITICAL BIAS HIT

POLITICAL BIAS HIT Published : Thursday, April 03, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 124 Written by : Ryan Ponce Pacpaco THE House independent minority bloc yesterday assailed the seeming continued political persecution of critics of the Aquino administration, demanding that Palace allies should also be charged in connection with the alleged multibillion-peso pork barrel scam….

THROWBACK – PLANT RICE NOW

After super typhoon Yolanda devastated more than 90 percent of coconut trees in the 1st District of Leyte,Cong FM Romualdez encourages farmers to focus on planting rice.photo by Ver Noveno

ENSURE SAFE HOLY WEEK

Ensure safe Holy Week Published : Saturday, March 29, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 64 Written by : Ryan Ponce Pacpaco HOUSE independent minority bloc leader and Leyte (1st District) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” G. Romualdez yesterday called on the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to make weather bulletins more accessible to…

ROMUALDEZ FEEDS YOUNG YOLANDA SURVIVORS

ROMUALDEZ FEEDS YOUNG YOLANDA SURVIVORS — Mrs Yedda Marie Romualdez (right) gracious wife of Leyte (1st Dist) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez in partnership with Manila Standard Today national newspaper gives nutritious cup of arrozcaldo to more than 1,500 typhoon Yolanda survivors children at evacuation center of Barangay 87 Manlurip, San Jose Tacloban City .photo…

YEDDA ROMUALDEZ HELPS FAMILIES AT BUNK HOUSES

Mrs Yedda Marie Romualdez (right) gracious wife of Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez distributes relief goods to 281 families Typhoon Yolanda survivors staying at the bunk houses along Diversion Road in Tacloban City.photo by Ver Noveno

THROWBACK 1975

Leyte Gov.Benjamin “KOKOY” Romualdez with son Ferdinand Martin,daughter Marian and wife Juliette with visitor Chinese Ambassador Ke Hua at San Juanico Bridge 1975.

PEACE PACT DETAILS SOUGHT

Peace pact details sought Published : Thursday, March 27, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 86 THE House independent minority bloc yesterday reiterated their call for the Aquino administration to provide Congress with the full details of the peace agreement with Muslim rebels. Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, the bloc leader, made his call on the…

SEN JV DONATES P.8 MILLION TO YALANDA VICTIMS

SEN JV DONATES P.8M TO YOLANDA VICTIMS — House Independent Minority Bloc leader and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (center) receiving the P800,000 check from Sen.JV Ejercito represented by his Political Affairs Head Louie Jimenez (right) and Legislative Staff Officer Christian Sauza (left) during the turn-over at the House of Representatives. Ejercito donated…

PLAQUE OF RECOGNITION

PLAQUE OF RECOGNITION — Board of Nursing Member Amelia Rosales (left) assisted by PRC Director Region 8 German Palabyab (2nd left) hand over a plaque of recognition to Remedios Trinidad Romualdez Medical Foundation School of Nursing President and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (3rd left) for the schools’s featof ranking 5th place…

METRO BANK LANDS IN PALO

Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (3rd left) together with from left Aniceto Sobrepena – President Metrobank Foundation, Msgr.Jaime Villanueva, Francisco Sebastian-Vice Chairman Metrobank, Most Rev.John Du-Arcbishop Palo Cathedral, Sec Panfilo Lacson- Chief Rehabilitation Czar, Antonio Abacan-Group Vice-Chairman Metrobank, Fabian Dee-President Metrobank, Sec.Jericho Petilla-Department of Energy, Leyte Governor Dominic Petilla, Palo Mayor Remedios Petilla,and…

US SOLONS AID YOLANDA VICTIMS IN TACLOBAN

US SOLONS AID YOLANDA VICTIMS IN TACLOBAN — Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (right) with Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez (left) express their gratitude to the members of US House of representatives who visited Yolanda victims at Bgy Magallanes Tacloban City.The US Congressmen are (in random order) Rep.Edward Royce,Rep.Steve Chabot,Rep.Brad Sherman, Rep.Joe Wilson,Rep.Madeleine…

WORDS OF WISDOM

WORDS OF WISDOM —- Mrs Juliette Gomez Romualdez (left) mother of Leyte (1st Dist) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez delivers an inspirational message welcoming the 86 3rd year and 4th year high school students of Philippine Science High School Eastern Visayas Campus in Palo Leyte.Five days after typhoon Yolanda devastated their school they were relocated…

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

PUBLIC CONSULTATION —– Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez (left) presents to more than 2,000 Barangay officials and International Humanitarian groups who attended the public consultation at the Astrodome his proposed Tacloban Recovery and Rehabilitation Plan giving priority to a human life and building back better the lives of Taclobanon.photo by Ver Noveno

15 CONGRESSMEN SEEN AS POTENTIAL SENATORIAL BETS

15 congressmen seen as potential senatorial bets Published : Monday, March 17, 2014 00:00 Article Views : 260 Written by : Ryan Ponce Pacpaco AT least 15 members of the House of Representatives, a known breeding ground for national leaders, are now being seen by some political observers in the institution as potential senatorial bets…

FM RECEIVED DONATIONS

FM RECEIVED DONATION —- Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (center) receiving a check of P800,000 from CITIC Foundation Inc. President Jian Li Chi (right) for the construction of two classroom building for the victims of super typhoon Yolanda, during the turn-over ceremony at Century Park Sea Food Restaurant in Manila.Looking on are President…

HOUSE INDEPENDENT BLOC

House Independent Minority Bloc leader and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (center) stresses that although the 2016 presidential elections are still almost two and a half years away, President Benigno Aquino lll’s allies are already exerting all efforts to demolish one by one possible opponents of the ruling party.Looking on are Abakada Party…

INSPIRATION

INSPIRATION —– Patrick Chamberlain (right) holds the copy of a Resolution handed by House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr.(2nd right) ,Leyte Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (3rd left) and Pasay Rep.Emi Calixto-Rubiano (2nd left) commending his wife Jessica Cox-Chamberlain (3rd right) for inspiring women specially with disabilities by her exemplary accomplishments and being recognized by Guinnes Book…

YEDDA HELPS SURVIVOR CHILDREN

Ms Yedda Marie Romualdez (center seated) join with typhoon Yolanda survivors mentally challenged and autistic classes students of Sto Nino Special Education Center in Tacloban City after distributing them school bags and toys.Also in photo is School Principal Delilah Delos Santos (right wearing yellow vest).photo by Ver Noveno

CONG FM WITH US SOLONS IN PALO LEYTE

Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (2nd right) joins with his counterpart US Congressmen Edward Royce (left) , Madeleine Bordallo (2nd left), and Joe Wilson (right) in repacking 30 Kilos of good quality rice provided by World Food Program and USAID to each family victims of typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) at Bgy.Caloogan Palo Leyte.The eight…

CONG FM ROMUALDEZ THANKS PEOPLE OF MANILA

House Independent Minority Bloc leader and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (left photo) delivers a message of gratitude to the people of Manila during the Hiyas ng Pilipinas 2014 Dance Show at the Star Theater,CCP Complex.Manila Mayor Josep Estrada donated P5 Million to typhoon Yolanda victims in Tacloban City.Lito Atienza Cultural Arts Foundation…

FM WITH SEN JV MAYOR ALFRED

FM WITH SEN JV MAYOR ALFRED AND THE 20 BENEFICIARIES OF BANCAS Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (6th right standing) with Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez (8th left standing) presented to Sen.JV Ejercito (center) the 20 fishermen beneficiaries of 20 motorized bancas from Tacloban,Palo,Tolosa,Tanauan,Babatngon,and San Miguel Leyte.Sen.Ejercito donated P800K to Cong Romualdez to…

PRESSCON LAKAS

LAKAS CHRISTIAN-MUSLIM DEMOCRATS PARTY President and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand martin “FM” Romualdez (center) announces the names of the four Senatorial Candidates to be endorsed by the party for th May 2013 Election, they are Nancy Binay,Richard Gordon of UNA, Cynthia Villar of LP, and Borther Eddie Villanueva.Rep.Romualdez also said that they left the decission…

FM LAKAS MEETING

LAKAS CHRISTIAN-MUSLIM DEMOCRATS PARTY President and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (center) announced the first 6 Senatorial Candidates to be endorsed by the party for the May 13,2013 National and Local Election,they are from UNA Party Mitos Magsaysay,JV Ejercito-Estrada,Jack Enrile,Gringo Honasan,from LP Party , Sonny Angara and Grace Poe.Cong.Romualdez added tha they will…

Peace Covenant

FOR PEACEFUL ELECTION House Assistant Minority Leader and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez signing a peace covenant for the clean,honest,accountable,meaningful,and peaceful Election 2013 witnessed by the representatives from the DILG,PNP,FIRE,Prosecutors,PPCRV,and Church.The signing of the peace covenant for the local elective offices of Tacloban City was held at Sto. Nino Church.

CONG FM PCO'S DEMONSTRATION AND LAKAS PRESSCON

NO HOKOS-PCO’S LAKAS CHRISTIAN -MUSLIM DEMOCRATS PARTY President and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (right) asked some questions to COMELEC Information Officer ll Odelon Cortez (left),and IT Officer ll Leo Lim (center) regarding the security key features of the Precint Count Optical Scan (PCO’s) Machine during the sample voting demonstration as part…

Minority Statement

STOP HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES House Assistant Minority Leader and Leyte (1st District Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (left) with House Minority Leader Danilo Suarez (right) answer questions from congress reporters during media conference regarding the violent developments in Sabah Malaysia that the government must file a case of human rights abuses against Malaysian authorities and bring the…

FM BOOKS HS

BOOKS FOR HIGHSCHOOL House Assistant Minority Leader and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (left) delivered his short message to thank Children’s International Philippines Inc. his partner for “Textbook Distribution Program” in private and public High Schools.Cong.Romualdez turn-over 670 books for St.Mary’s Academy High School Tolosa Leyte, 470 books for Assumption Academy High School,Tanauan…

FM'S SCHOLARS

FM’S SCHOLARS-01 House Assistant Minority Leader and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (center) turn over a check of P192,150.00 to Principal Sister Ma.Corason Basadre (6th left) for the school year 2013-2014 tuition fee payment of his 14 scholars at Assumption Academy High School in Tanauan Leyte.Looking on are the students beneficiaries of Cong.FM…

LAKAS SEMINAR

ELECTION GUIDELINES LAKAS Christian Muslim Democrats Party President and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (left) stresses some pointers on how to follow political provisions and new rules from the COMELEC during the 1st LAKAS CMD Seminar on Legal and Technical Issues Pertaining to the May 13,2013 Elections attended by more than 1000 members at Manila Golf and Country…

ETHICS MEETING

New House Ethics Committee Chairman and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (left) Immediately conducted a meeting with Committee Secretary Atty.Amador Lanuza (2nd left), Director Atty.Dave Amorin, members Amado Rey Caballero,Robert Senina, Markus Dioso for breifing and update on pending cases of the committee on ethics.Cong Romualdez also will file a resolution commending…

FM speech

Through the Leadership of of House Speaker Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte Jr. and in the presence of 184 Lawmakers the Plenary of the House of Representatives elected House Assistant Minority Leader and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez as new Chairman of the House Committee on Ethics.

FM's financial program

FINANCIAL SUPPORT House Assistant Minority Leader and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez distribute financial assistance to 420 beneficiaries of his financial support program coming from the different municipalities of the 1st District that needs of hospitalization,medicines,educational,transportation and burial.The distribution was held at the Congressional Sub District office, Real St. Tacloban City . …

Rep. FM Romualdez opposes revival of divorce bill in

Rep. FM Romualdez opposes revival of divorce bill in the next congress House Assistant Minority Floor Leader and Leyte 1st District Representative Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez appealed to his colleagues not to rush the divorce bill at the lower chamber even if the 15th Congress is about to end. Romualdez said reviving the raging debate…

FM Medical Mission

House Assistant Minority Leader and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (center behind) looks on to the patient as Volunteer Doctors from Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center (EVRMC) operates and removing the Sebaceous Cyst on patients neck during a five days Medical and Surgical Mission 2013 held at Holy Infant College Gymnassium in…

FM Feast of Sto.Niño

House Assistant Minority Leader and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (7th left), Senator Bong Bong Marcos (5th right), Former Mayor Mark Jimenez (left) and wife Councilor Ina Jimenez (2nd left) posed with Barangay Chairmen and Chairwomen during the Celebration of the Feast of Sto Nino in Tanauan Leyte.

FM'S NEW YEAR ACTION MAN

House Assistant Minority Leader and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez started the new year 2013 by distributing more financial assistance to more than 600 beneficiaries coming from the different Municipalities of the 1st District in need of hospitalization,medicines,educational,transportation and burial.The distribution was held at Cong FM”s Congressional Sub District office, Real St….

FM CFL Distribution

FOR BRIGHTER HOUSES ———- House Assistant Minority Leader and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez in partnership with Philippine Energy Efficiency Project of the Department of Energy distribute compact florescent lamp to more than 2,500 households of the Municipality of Tanauan, Leyte.The 14 watts CFL bulb is equivalent to the light of 75 watts…

GIFT OF KNOWLEDGE

House Assistant Minority Leader and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (right) assisted by Operations Chief of Children International Philippines Inc. Rebecca Fuellos (left) turn over 2,121 text books to Principal Josifina Tanciongco (center) intended for 1st year to 4th year students of San Jose National High School in Tacloban City.Cong.Romualdez aims to…

FM SUAREZ PRESSCON 01&02

NO TO DIVORCE House Assistant Minority Leader and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (left) discusses Divorce Bill with House Minority Leader Rep.Danilo Suarez (right) during a press conference with Congress Media at the House of Representatives opposing the Divorce Bill and stresses the values and sanctity of marriage and family. photo by…

FM KOKOY AWARD 01&02

Philippine Constitution Association President and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (right) received a Scroll of Honors Award for his late father former US Ambassador and Leyte Governor Benjamin “KOKOY” Romualdez, handed by Vice-President Jejomar Binay (center) and Club 365 Chairman Emeritus Atty Emiliano Jurado Jr.(left) during the 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Club…

FM IBP CONVENTION

RENEWING OUR OATH AND MISSION” ——– Philippine Constitution Association President and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (3rd right) join in a historic moment with from left Leyte Chapter IBP President Atty Roy Perez, Eastern Visayas IBP Governor Atty Manuel Roxas, IBP National President Roan Libarios, BAR Council Member Atty Milagros Fernan-Layosa,and Judge Aphinor…

FM FINANCIAL SUPPORT

FM SERVES EARLY STA CLAUS House Assistant Minority Leader and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez distribute financial assistance to more than 700 beneficiaries coming from the different Municipalities of the 1st District in need of hospitalization,medicines,educational,transportation and burial.The distribution was held at the Congressional Sub District office, Real St. Tacloban City . …

FM PHILCONSA

Philippine Constitution Association President and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep. Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez delivers his message during the Monthly Membership Meeting of PHILCONSA at Manila Hotel mentioning the good relationship of China and the Philippines during the time of his father Amb.Benjamin “Kokoy” Romualdez as Philippine Ambassador to China.Cong Romualdez also gives an introduction in …

FM CORNELL VSU

Cornell Club of the Philippines President and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep.Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (2nd left) signs a Memorandum of Agreement with Visayas State University President Dr. Jose Bacusmo (right) for the donation of P250,000 to cover the cash requirement of the Visayas State University for the implementation of the Scholarship Program for the benefit…

CONG.FM at IIRI

WORLD’S BEST AGRICULTURIST ——– Cornell Club Philippines President and Leyte (1st Dist) Rep Ferdinand Martin “FM” Romualdez (right) serves as tour-guide to his Cornell University USA visitors headed by Dean Kathryn Boor (2nd left)-College of Agricuture and Life Sciences,Professor Ronnie Coffman (left)-Dir.International programs College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Banoo Parpia (3rd left)-Dir.for Asia and…

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