Martin Romualdez
Profile
Martin Romualdez is a Filipino politician, lawyer, and businessman who has served as the representative for Leyte's first district since 2019, having previously held the seat from 2007 to 2016. A member of the prominent Romualdez family and a cousin of President Bongbong Marcos, he served as the 28th Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2022 until his resignation in 2025. Throughout his career, he has been a key political figure, managing the vice-presidential campaign of Sara Duterte and leading the Lakas-CMD party. His tenure as Speaker was marked by significant legislative initiatives, including the creation of the Maharlika Investment Fund, as well as controversies regarding constitutional reform efforts and allegations of corruption related to flood-control projects.
Details
- Born
- November 14, 1963 · 62 years old
- Birth place
- Tacloban, Leyte, Philippines
- Education
- Cornell University (Bachelor of Arts in Government), Harvard University (Certificate of Special Studies in Administration and Management), University of the Philippines College of Law (Bachelor of Laws)
- Career
- Businessman, lawyer, director and legal counsel for CARPA Realty Development Corporation, chairman of the board for Equitable PCI Bank, chairman of Benguet Corporation
