The Office of Speaker Martin Romualdez dismissed as “malicious rumors” the allegations that he suffered a stroke and was hospitalized.
In a statement released by his office on Saturday, Romualdez’s camp condemned the false claims, which they said were spread online to “mislead the public and sow confusion.”
“Speaker Romualdez is in excellent health and continues to perform his duties with dedication and focus… These allegations are completely untrue and are clearly designed to mislead the public and sow confusion,” said Head Executive Assistant of the Speaker’s Office Lemuel Erwin Romero.
Romero further clarified that Romualdez had attended several official engagements on December 6, including a ceremony at the Malacañang Palace where President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. signed two new laws, an event attended by other House leaders and senators.
“The event was widely covered by the media, underscoring his active role in advancing these legislative measures,” Romero said.
Romero urged the public to rely only on verified and official sources of information, urging everyone to reject disinformation aimed at eroding trust in the country’s leaders and institutions.
Meanwhile, Congresswoman Gerville Luistro also weighed in, calling for an end to the spread of misinformation.
“Speaker Martin Romualdez remains in good health and continues to fulfill his duties as a committed public servant with vigor and dedication,” said Luistro.
“These baseless speculations not only distract from the meaningful work being accomplished in the House of Representatives but also undermine the integrity of our public discourse.”
She further emphasized the shared responsibility of citizens to combat the spread of fake news.
The congresswoman called on everyone to rely on verified and credible sources, especially when discussing matters concerning the nation’s leaders. — DVM, GMA Integrated News
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