Philippine House Focused on Work, With or Without Surveys, Says Dy

The Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives, Martin Romualdez, asserted that legislators are "quietly" focused on their work and fulfilling their responsibilities to the public, regardless of survey results. "We are just focused on our work. With or without the survey, you see us in Congress. You see us working quietly. We are doing our responsibilities, and we see our priorities that we need to push in every Congress," Romualdez stated. This statement comes amidst frequent opinion polls conducted in the Philippines to gauge the approval ratings and popularity of politicians. Some have suggested that such survey results could influence the activities and policy decisions of legislators. However, the Speaker emphasized that House members are dedicated to performing their daily duties and are concentrating on crafting and deliberating on legislation crucial for improving the lives of Filipinos. He specifically highlighted addressing pressing issues faced by the populace, such as economic recovery, job creation, inflation control, ensuring food security, and stabilizing energy prices, as top priorities. Romualdez reiterated the House's commitment to delivering tangible results, prioritizing the welfare of the people. This indicates an intention to earn public trust through substantive policy implementation, rather than being swayed by the fluctuations of survey numbers.