House Speaker Romualdez confirms good health, refutes stroke rumors

House Speaker Martin Romualdez is in good health and did not suffer a stroke, according to his assistant, Lemuel Erwin Romero. This statement was made to counter online rumors claiming he was hospitalized after a heat stroke. Romero emphasized that the rumors are false and misleading. He confirmed that Romualdez attended official events on December 6, including a signing ceremony at Malacañang Palace with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The assistant urged the public to rely on verified information and avoid disinformation that could undermine trust in leaders and institutions.