Foreign relations of a country has developed into a role shared by the executive and the legislative branches, Speaker Martin Romualdez as his delegation sought to strengthen ties between the Philippines and the United States. | GabrielLaluINQ
Romualdez said this is important as lawmakers from both countries would get to understand what laws are needed — or what legislative framework can be adopted — to ensure that the full benefits of bilateral discussions are attained.
“The legislative branches of governments of both countries are mandated to establish a legal framework that will promote transparency and accountability in the government to achieve peace and prosperity for the country,” he said. “Its members are responsible in putting forward the interests and will of their respective constituents and at the same time to maintain a balance with enabling laws and the pursuit of national interests while acknowledging the role and importance of domestic and international partners. This is an arduous task, albeit very important,” he added.
If President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s foreign trips have been criticized for allegedly being excessive, Romualdez’ attendance in these visits to other countries has been criticized as well.Romualdez, Marcos’ cousin from the maternal side, was part of the President’s delegation when he visited the US last September 2022 for the United Nations General Assembly.
The Speaker was also present at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit in Cambodia last November 2022; the Asean-European Union Summit in Belgium last December 2022; the World Economic Forum in Switzerland last January; and most recently, the official visit to Japan this February.Marcos and at least two lawmakers defended Romualdez’ presence in the foreign trips, with the Chief Executive saying that there are businesspeople who ask questions that can be answered by the legislature.
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