House Speaker Martin Romualdez delivers an address before Congress adjourned sine die on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (File photo from a video posted on Facebook by House of Representatives)
MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday called on members of the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC-8) of Eastern Visayas to create a peaceful region through collaborative decision-making.
Romualdez made the pronouncement during the third quarterly meeting of the council.
He said the group must work together to address various problems in the area.
These perils include the proliferation of illegal drugs and insurgency.
He said these issues “not only impact Region 8 but reverberate throughout [the] nation.”
“The aspirations of our families, the dreams of our youth, and the well-being of our communities hinge upon our decisions,” said Romualdez.
He explained RPOC-8 meetings serve as an “embodiment” of collective decision-making and a commitment to the allocation of resources where the funds are most needed.
“Our objective remains clear – a safer, more prosperous, and united Region 8,” the House leader said.
The group serves as a platform for partnerships among local government units and law enforcement agencies in Eastern Visayas.
It is headed by Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez.
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