Martin Romualdez dismisses Escudero speech as ‘DDS script’

• Martin Romualdez branded Sen. Chiz Escudero’s privilege speech as a “DDS script” with recycled accusations
• He accused Escudero of dodging questions on alleged flood-control kickbacks and shifting blame
• Romualdez claimed the speech was meant to show loyalty to VP Sara Duterte and boost Escudero’s 2028 ambitions
• He vowed full cooperation with impartial investigations, insisting he has “nothing to hide”

House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday dismissed the privileged speech of Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero, saying it offered no new revelations and merely echoed recycled accusations from troll networks.

“I listened to the privilege speech of Sen. Chiz Escudero. With respect, what we heard was not an exposé but a DDS script — the same recycled accusations we have long seen on troll pages and social media posts. Walang bago, at wala ring katotohanan,” Romualdez said in a statement.

He accused Escudero of evading accountability by refusing to address allegations tied to flood-control project kickbacks.

“Instead of answering the serious questions he himself must face, Sen. Escudero chose to deflect. He did not deny the allegations against him. He did not explain his own role in flood-control kickbacks. Imbes na magpaliwanag, nanisi siya,” Romualdez stressed.

According to the Speaker, Escudero’s speech was less about accountability and more about political maneuvering.

“Malinaw naman ang katotohanan: ang talumpati ni Sen. Escudero ay hindi tungkol sa pananagutan, kundi para isulong ang kanyang personal na ambisyon,” he said.

Romualdez further alleged that Escudero’s remarks were crafted to show loyalty to Vice President Sara Duterte and to prepare for a possible alliance in the 2028 elections.

“It was a performance designed to profess loyalty and service to Vice President Sara Duterte, and to position himself as her ally for 2028. Ang tunay na pinagsisilbihan ay hindi ang katotohanan, kundi ang sariling interes at plano sa politika,” he added.

In closing, Romualdez maintained his willingness to face impartial probes.

“My record can withstand scrutiny. Wala akong itinatago. As for Sen. Escudero, kung tunay na pananagutan ang hanap, sa presinto na siya magpaliwanag.”

News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable stories for all of the ordinary people in the country as today.

In other news, VP Sara Duterte revealed in a statement that her father was found unconscious inside his ICC detention facility and later subjected to medical tests. The Vice President criticized the ICC, saying it failed to address even an “easily treatable” ingrown toenail and ignored calls for a 24-hour caregiver. She denounced the detention as unjust and inhuman, stressing it amounts to punishment without conviction. VP Sara urged the ICC to act immediately, calling for proper care and humanitarian consideration for the former president.

Still in other news, a taxi was severely damaged after a large tree fell on it inside Araneta City, Cubao, Quezon City. The incident was caused by the strong winds from Severe Tropical Storm Opong (#OpongPH). The taxi driver was reported safe and escaped without injury, despite the vehicle being crushed. Araneta City management confirmed the cause and committed to providing assistance for the driver and the vehicle's repair.

Source: KAMI.com.gh