Speaker to budget critics: Practice what you preach

Without naming names, Speaker Martin Romualdez yesterday challenged critics of the 2025 national budget currently under review by the House of Representatives, saying they should try practicing what they preach.

- DELON PORCALLA

"We cannot ignore the reality that there are those who seek to undermine our work critics who speak of accountability while conveniently ignoring their own misuse of public funds," he said, apparently referring to Vice President Sara Duterte, who has been assailing lawmakers.

“To these individuals, I say: let us be clear – this chamber will not tolerate hypocrisy nor will it stand idle in the face of such blatant disregard for public trust,” the administration stalwart and first cousin of President Marcos warned.