House Speaker Martin Romualdez called on fellow public officials to reflect on the true essence of service as the nation marks Holy Week, reminding them to lead with sincerity and compassion, especially during an election year.
“For those of us in public service, Holy Week is a time to pause and return to the core of our calling. It is a reminder to serve with sincerity, to lead with empathy, and to be more attentive to those who are quietly carrying burdens,” Romualdez said in his Palm Sunday message on April 13.
With the midterm polls less than a month away, the House leader also invited Filipinos to reflect on the message of Christ’s life and resurrection. “As we enter the solemn days of Holy Week, I invite every Filipino to reflect on the life, suffering, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. His journey reminds us that true strength is found in sacrifice, healing is born of forgiveness, and faith offers hope even in our darkest moments.”
Romualdez, president of Lakas-CMD and congressman of Leyte’s 1st district, emphasized the resilience of the Filipino people: “In Christ’s story, we see our own. We know what it means to struggle, to endure loss, and to keep believing. The Filipino spirit has always risen above hardship—with quiet courage, deep faith, and compassion for others.”
He also wished for Holy Week to be a source of peace, strength, and renewal for families and communities. “May it renew our values, strengthen our families, and inspire greater kindness and unity in our communities,” he added.
“On behalf of the House of Representatives, I offer my prayers for a meaningful, quiet, and grace-filled Holy Week. May the love of Christ dwell in every Filipino home, and may God continue to bless and guide our beloved Philippines,” Romualdez concluded.
