August 7, 2025 — The political temperature in the Philippines has risen again as Senator Imee Marcos stirred controversy by suggesting that the House of Representatives consider replacing its current Speaker, Martin Romualdez.
The statement, delivered during a Senate media interaction, has reignited speculation about a deepening rift within the Marcos–Romualdez political bloc and triggered swift reactions from lawmakers.
“Just a Suggestion,” Says Imee Marcos
In what she called a casual remark, Senator Marcos said: “Instead of trying to remove someone elected by the people, why not replace someone you elected yourselves?” She referred to the Speaker's post as something within the control of the House, a suggestion many interpreted as a direct dig at Romualdez.
This was in response to the ongoing impeachment tension involving Vice President Sara Duterte. Marcos—widely seen as sympathetic to Duterte—implied that the conflict should not be about removing a popular VP, but rethinking House leadership.
House Leaders Push Back Hard
The reaction from House allies of Speaker Romualdez was immediate and fierce. Several lawmakers—including Deputy Speaker David Suarez and Deputy Majority Leader Zia Alonto Adiong—called the senator’s remarks “unwarranted,” “undemocratic,” and “a clear overstep” of Senate boundaries.
They reminded Senator Marcos that the selection of House leaders is an internal affair, one that senators have no constitutional authority to influence. Some even accused Marcos of attempting to deflect attention from the actual legal proceedings on the impeachment front.
Is There a Marcos–Romualdez Family Feud?
This incident has once again spotlighted rumors of a Marcos family split. Imee Marcos and President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., her brother, have reportedly had differing views on several key issues. With Romualdez being BBM’s cousin and close political ally, Imee’s suggestion to replace him is being read by many observers as a veiled political maneuver.
Social media users and political analysts are now abuzz with discussions on where this feud is headed. Is it a sign of deeper discord within the ruling coalition? Or merely political theater ahead of the 2025 legislative calendar reset?
What This Means for 2025 Politics
The controversy could potentially influence leadership alignments, 2025–2026 legislative priorities, and even presidential succession talk. Whether or not Romualdez’s position is secure, the narrative of a Marcos–Romualdez rift is likely to dominate political chatter in the days to come.
Conclusion: As Senator Imee Marcos continues to make waves with bold statements and political alliances, the friction within key power centers of Philippine governance becomes more visible. Whether this rift deepens or subsides remains to be seen—but one thing is certain: the public is watching closely.
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