MANILA, Philippines – Nagbitiw si Surigao del Sur 1st District Representative Romeo Momo Sr. bilang miyembro ng contingent ng Kamara para sa Bicameral Conference Committee para sa proposed P6.793-trillion 2026 General Appropriations Bill (GAB).
“Guided by my firm belief and respect for our democratic institutions, and my enduring commitment to public service, I have formally tendered my courtesy resignation as a member of the Bicameral Conference Committee deliberating on the General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026,” ani Momo.
“This decision was neither easy nor impulsive. It was made after deep reflection and with full awareness of the responsibilities entrusted to me as a legislator,” dagdag ng mambabatas.
Si Momo ay nagbitiw mula sa bicam isang araw matapos na isampa laban sa kanya ang reklamong plunder at graft sa Office of the Ombudsman sa umano’y P1.4 bilyong halaga ng kontrata sa gobyerno na nakuha ng construction firm na pagmamay-ari ng kanyang pamilya.
“In light of the recent filing of a case before the Office of the Ombudsman involving allegations against me and certain members of my family-allegations which I categorically deny and firmly believe to be false, baseless, and politically motivated – I deemed it proper to step aside from the Bicameral Conference Committee out of delicadeza and in the interest of institutional integrity,” pahayag ni Momo.
“In solidarity with the efforts of the House Leadership to restore and strengthen public trust in Congress, I chose to resign from this particular assignment so that the institution itself would not be unnecessarily drawn into controversy. This decision reflects my respect for Congress as an institution and my belief that it must be protected above personal considerations,” dagdag pa niya.
Sa kabila nito, nilinaw niya na ang courtesy resignation ay hindi pag-amin ng kasalanan ngunit isang “affirmation of the values that must guide every public servant-honor, integrity, accountability, and respect for our institutions.”
“I remain fully confident that the truth will prevail through the proper legal processes. I welcome due process and trust in the rule of law, for a clear conscience fears no investigation.
While I step back from this specific responsibility, I remain steadfast in my duty as a Member of the House of Representatives and as the duly elected Representative of the First District of Surigao del Sur,” aniya.
Ang Bicameral Conference Committee ay nag-convene nitong Sabado, Disyembre 13 para pag-usapan ang proposed 2026 budget. RNT/JGC
