 It was my relationship with you (House Members), characterized by solidarity and unity, driven

by our common resolve to work towards the good of our people, which I relied upon to fulfill my
role in this institution.
 Because of your tireless work and dedication, the 17th Congress has achieved genuine
milestones that will benefit both the present and next generation of Filipinos.
 A truly working House were we. Even the recent midterm elections did not distract us from what
needed to be done.
 In the first 3 years of President Duterte’s Administration, many good seeds were planted by way
of executive decisions, the legislative agenda, strategic foreign engagements, and bold reforms.
In the remaining years of his tern, we just all need to help in the implementation to harvest the
fruits of those seeds within President Duterte’s term.
 My concern has not been on my legacy as Speaker – my concern as Speaker was to support
President Duterte’s legacy in the year that I had as the head of this House.
 I thank God for giving me the rare privilege to serve as President, which is the highest nationally-
elected position in the land, and as Speaker of the House, which is the highest ranking locally-
elected official of the Philippines.
 We are all on a journey together. As our nation moves forward, let us all join hands in unity and
walk confidently towards a better tomorrow.