In a bold statement, Senator Imee Marcos asserted that the office of House Speaker Martin Romualdez is “definitely” behind the people’s initiative campaign. According to Marcos, the said office offered a sum of ₱20 million per district as an incentive for signatures from their constituents.
The people’s initiative aimed to amend certain provisions of the Philippine Constitution, but according to Senator Marcos, it has deep connections to the office of House Speaker Romualdez. She claims that the campaign’s timeline originated from the House Speaker’s office and was finalized on July 9.
While there have been reports implicating House Speaker Romualdez as the primary advocate of the people’s initiative, there has yet to be an official statement from Romualdez’s office regarding the matter. Despite this, Senator Marcos continues to accuse Romualdez of pushing for the amendment of the Constitution.
The issue of the people’s initiative is causing a stir in the public, with many questioning its fairness and propriety. Senator Marcos’ disclosure sheds light on the possible involvement of a high-ranking government official in the said campaign.
Her statement opens the door to a thorough investigation and accountability for anyone connected to the issue. As of now, the public awaits House Speaker Romualdez’s response to clarify his stance on the controversial people’s initiative campaign.
Amid public doubt and concern, transparency and accountability are crucial for those in positions of power. Senator Imee Marcos’ statement could serve as the starting point for a meticulous examination of the motives and individuals behind the People’s Initiative campaign.