In celebration of Women’s Month, the House of Representatives yesterday featured an all-women ensemble of officers—from the presiding officer to the majority leader—leading the plenary session. READ MORE:
Tingog Party-List Rep. Yedda K. Romualdez stands on the Speaker’s podium as she and other women legislators took the reins of the House of Representatives on Monday in celebration of National Women’s Month.“It is an honor to be present today with fellow women who work tirelessly to make the Philippines a better place for our countrymen,” said Tingog party-list Rep. Yedda Marie Romualdez in her brief opening remark before the plenary sessions.
Based on existing House rules, Speaker Martin Romualdez designated women lawmakers—Yedda Romualdez, Linabelle Ruth Villarica, Florida Robes, Rosanna Vergara, Lorna Silverio, Anna York Bondoc, Ma. Lucille Nava, Ruth Mariano-Hernandez, Midy Cua, Ysabel Maria Zamora, and Margarita Nograles as presiding officers during yesterday’s session.
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