Manila, Sept. 5 -- House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Friday said the strong statement made by the business community and civil society calling for an end to corruption in government echoes the very principles of transparency, accountability, and integrity that the House of Representatives has committed to uphold.

"Let me be clear: the House of the People will never condone corruption, whether in public works, local governance, or any other area of government service. Allegations of wrongdoing must be investigated thoroughly and addressed decisively," Romualdez said in a statement.

"I fully support initiatives for independent scrutiny and fair prosecution to ensure that those who betray public trust are held accountable under ...