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A YouTube video is claiming the Supreme Court (SC) has kicked out House of Representatives Speaker Martin Romualdez, with SAGIP party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta possibly replacing him. This is false. There is no leadership change in Congress.

Uploaded on March 2, the video bore the headline:

“Korte Suprema sinibak na si Romualdez!! Marcoleta bagong House Speaker ng Kamara?!!

(Supreme Court removes Romualdez!! Marcoleta the new House Speaker?!!)”

Romualdez remains the House Speaker of the 19th Congress. He closed the session when it adjourned on Feb. 5 ahead of the May 12, 2025 midterm elections. The House will reopen for its final session on June 2-13.

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