Manila, July 22 -- Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Tuesday said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s official visit to the United States (US) is both a strategic diplomatic engagement and a deeply practical mission for the welfare of every Filipino.

"We fully support the President's mission. Sa gitna ng mga hamon sa ating ekonomiya at seguridad, napakahalaga ng matibay at patas na ugnayan sa mga kaalyado nating bansa. Ang layunin ng Pangulo ay malinaw -- masigurong may trabaho, pagkain, at kapayapaan para sa bawat pamilyang Pilipino (Amid the economic and security challenges, a strong and fair relationship with our allies is very important. The goal of our President is clear - to ensure that there will be employment,...