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SPEAKER DY: PASS BILL SUSPENDING BIOFUEL BLENDING

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said the government is “all hands on deck” as the House of Representatives moves swiftly to pass a measure allowing the suspension of the mandatory biofuel blending requirement under the Biofuels Act of 2006 after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. certified the bill as urgent. House Bill (HB) No. 8469, or […]

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DY HAILS TEACHERS AS ‘PILLARS OF SOCIETY’

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III hailed Filipino teachers as the “pillars of society” and reaffirmed the government’s push to accelerate the construction of classrooms nationwide to support quality education. Dy delivered the message as guest of honor and speaker during the 21st Founding Anniversary of the Schools Division Office of Cauayan City, where educators and […]

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SHS GRAD SCHOLARSHIP GETS 2ND READING HOUSE OK

The House of Representatives approved on second reading a measure institutionalizing the Presidential Merit Scholarship Program (PMSP), which aims to help the country’s top senior high school (SHS) graduates pursue college even if their families have limited financial means.  House Bill No. 8477 seeks to establish a permanent national scholarship system that will provide financial […]

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HOUSE HOLDS MIDEAST CRISIS ASSESSMENT FOR OFWS

The House of Representatives’ Committee on Foreign Affairs and Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs convened a joint hearing to assess the impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East on Filipinos in the region and to oversee the Philippine Government’s crisis response efforts.  The hearing was led by Committee on Foreign Affairs Chairperson Representative […]

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MAGELLAN’S HOMONHON LANDING PUSHED AS HOLIDAY 

Eastern Samar Lone District Representative Christopher Sheen Gonzales is pushing for the passage of a measure highlighting Ferdinand Magellan’s landing on Homonhon Island on March 17, 1521 — a pivotal event in Philippine history. Gonzales is proposing that March 17 of every year be officially recognized as “Homonhon Landing Day” to honor the milestone and […]

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DY, SANDRO MARCOS PUSH TO SUSPEND FUEL EXCISE TAX

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III and House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos of Ilocos Norte filed a bill authorizing the President of the Philippines—currently President Ferdinand Marcos – to suspend or reduce excise taxes on petroleum products during national or global economic emergencies to help cushion Filipinos from surging fuel prices. Marcos said House Bill (HB) […]

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ADIONG: ANTI-DYNASTY ACT A TRAILBLAZER REFORM

Lanao del Sur Representative Zia Alonto Adiong described the Anti-Political Dynasty measure approved by the House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms as a “trailblazer” reform that would finally define political dynasties nearly four decades after the Constitution mandated their prohibition. Adiong, who chairs the committee, said the consolidated bill marks the first serious legislative […]

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HOUSE DEDICATES BUILDING IN HONOR OF JDV

The House of Representatives, through House Resolution No. 818, adopted on Wednesday, designated a two-storey structure at the Batasang Pambansa Complex as the Jose C. de Venecia, Jr. People’s Center in recognition of the late Speaker and his significant contributions to global peace and diplomacy, as well as the nation’s development.  Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy […]

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DY HONORS MODERN BABAYLANS FOR WOMEN’S MONTH

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III honored Filipino women as modern-day “Babaylans,” recognizing their leadership, strength and vital role in nation-building as the country marks National Women’s Month 2026. Dy said the Babaylan—respected in pre-colonial Philippine society as women spiritual leaders and community guides—symbolizes wisdom, courage and responsibility, qualities that continue to define Filipinas today. “Ang […]

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ANTI-DYNASTY SUBSTITUTE BILL GETS HOUSE PANEL OK

“This is progressive. This is one step forward.” House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms Chair and Lanao Del Sur 1st District Representative Zia Alonto Adiong stressed this as the Anti-Political Dynasty substitute bill approved by the Committee marks the first concrete implementation of the Constitution’s mandate nearly four decades after it was written. Adiong […]