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The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a bill establishing a new state-run college of medicine at Eastern Samar State University (ESSU) in Borongan City, a move expected to strengthen medical education and healthcare services in Eastern Visayas. House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Representative Nonoy Libanan said the planned ESSU College […]
Lanao del Sur 1st District Representative Zia Alonto Adiong said the proposed Anti-Political Dynasty Act strikes a balance between reform and enforceability, defending the bill’s restriction on relatives within the second degree and warning that a broader fourth-degree prohibition would be difficult for the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to implement. Adiong, who chairs the House Committee […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III paid tribute to the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO), describing its lawyers and personnel as the “shield of justice” for Filipinos, especially those who have less in life. In a video message at the PAO’s 9th Grand National Convention in the World Trade Center, the Speaker—who was conferred the Lady Justice […]
As the Ad Hoc Committee on Legislative Energy Action and Development (LEAD) began hearings on KALINGA Act, House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III highlighted how the proposed KALINGA Act is designed to move government action beyond reactive crisis response toward sustained preparedness, as he called “crisis prevention and preparation” the country’s best defense against fuel-driven […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said the government remains committed to lift poor families out of poverty as the House of Representatives approved on third and final reading the measure strengthening and expanding the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). In a 224–3 vote with zero abstentions, the chamber on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved House Bill No. […]
A long-overdue blueprint for sustainable growth and a decisive step toward securing the country’s land resources. This was how House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III described the National Land Use Act (NLUA), which was approved by the House of Representatives on third and final reading. Voting 224–3 with zero abstentions, the chamber passed House Bill […]
The House of Representatives (HRep) held its flag-raising ceremony on Monday, marking the resumption of plenary sessions. House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, together with Senior Deputy Speaker (SDS) Ferdinand Hernandez, graced the ceremony. “The House of Representatives’ strength goes beyond titles.” Hernandez underscored the role of employees in rebuilding public trust for the HRep, […]
As the House of Representatives resumed sessions, House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III laid out the chamber’s legislative priorities, highlighting 62 bills on second reading and pushing for the passage of key reform measures that will benefit the Filipino people. In his opening address, Dy highlighted the House’s steady work during the session break, emphasizing […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III paid tribute to Filipino workers at home and abroad, citing their vital role in driving the Philippine economy and shaping the country’s future as the nation marked Labor Day. “Sa pagdiriwang natin ng Araw ng Paggawa, kinikilala natin ang mahalagang papel ng bawat manggagawa sa pag-usad ng ating ekonomiya at […]
A pivotal measure seeking to resolve the fragmented governance of the Philippine education system has been filed in the House of Representatives, directly responding to the critical findings of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II). House Bill No. 9006, officially titled the “National Coordinating Council for Education (NCCE) Act,” was introduced by Second […]