Romualdez wastes no time, brings up VP Duterte impeachment in first speech as 20th Congress Speaker

Manila Bulletin

Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez quickly addressed rhe elephant in the room following his election as House Speaker in the 20th Congress.  In his speech during plenary session Monday morning, July 28, Romualdez--with a stern look on his face--underscored that the act of impeachment was the sole domain of the House of Representatives, and nobody else's. (Video courtesy of House of Representatives)  READ: https://mb.com.ph/2025/07/28/romualdez-wastes-no-time-brings-up-vp-duterte-impeachment-in-first-speech-as-20th-congress-speaker  Join this channel to get access to perks:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5664f6TkaeHgwBly50DWZQ/join   Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin   Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin  Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin   #ManilaBulletinOnline  #ManilaBulletin  #LatestNews

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00:00Today, as we formally begin this new chapter, we do so amid a development that once again calls us to reflect on our sacred constitutional duty.

00:13The Supreme Court's decision on the impeachment case filed against the Vice President.

00:19And let me say this with the utmost respect. The Supreme Court has spoken and we recognize its decision.

00:32But let it never be said that the House of the People bowed in silence.

00:39At the time, we draw a line.

00:50The power to initiate impeachment is the exclusive domain of this chamber.

00:57It flows from the people's will and rests solely on the clear language of the Constitution.

01:04It is neither granted nor guided by any outside institution.

01:12The Court may close a case, but it cannot close a cause.

01:19The pursuit of accountability is not a moment. It is our mandate.

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01:54All right.

01:57The true independence of the French Court.

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