House Speaker Martin Romualdez denied rumors over the weekend that he suffered a stroke and was hospitalized for it.
Romualdez dismissed as “fake news” the said rumors which he said possibly came from “critics” of the ongoing investigations of the House of Representatives, as he assured the public that he is very healthy and able to deliver his duties as the leader of the House of Representatives.
“Let’s be careful, it was fake news. I was just here all day, shooting Christmas messages and stuff. Last night I didn’t stay up late and I slept well … I’m feeling very, very strong and very energetic, especially today,” he said.
“Maybe it came from detractors of the House, especially with what is happening in our hearings. Of course, there are critics. Apparently, that is also part of our job, but let’s just avoid spreading fake news,” added Romualdez.
The Office of the Speaker also denounced the rumors as a “calculated attempt to undermine public trust in the country’s leaders.”
“These allegations are completely untrue and are clearly designed to mislead the public and sow confusion,” said Atty. Lemuel Erwin Romero, head executive assistant of the Speaker’s office.
Romualdez is urging the public to focus on the positivity of the holiday season instead of spreading disinformation.
