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FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR ALL SENIORS PUSHED

Pampanga Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. is pushing for free legal assistance for all senior citizens through House Bill No. 10004, amending Republic Act No. 7432 or the “Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010.” Under H.B. 10004, senior citizens shall be entitled to free legal assistance in civil, criminal, administrative, and quasi-judicial proceedings, including legal […]

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SPEAKER DY BACKS GOVNET LAUNCH IN ISABELA

House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III highlighted the importance of accelerating the country’s digital transformation, saying initiatives such as GovNet will enable the government to deliver faster, more transparent, and more accessible public services to Filipinos. The Speaker’s message was delivered on his behalf by Isabela Board Member Manuel Faustino “King” Dy during the launch […]

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HOUSE LAUNCHES ‘DIWANG YAKAP’ MOBILITY PROJECT

House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III reaffirmed the House of Representatives’ commitment to building a more inclusive and accessible institution as it launched the Diwang Yakap project, an initiative aimed at improving mobility and support for persons with disabilities, senior citizens, employees, visitors, and others requiring assistance. Under the project, wheelchairs will be made available […]

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ORETA HAILS 10TH YEAR OF PH ARBITRAL AWARD 

As the Philippines marks the 10th Anniversary of the landmark July 12, 2016 Arbitral Award on the South China Sea, a House Resolution has been filed in the House of Representatives to commemorate this historic milestone, honor the country’s legal and diplomatic victory, and reaffirm the nation’s sovereignty, unwavering commitment to international law, the United […]

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DY VOWS AID FOR ISABELA FISHERS HIT BY FISH KILL

House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III personally visited fisherfolk in the municipality of Ramon, Isabela following the fish kill incident that affected several communities on July 6, assuring them of immediate assistance while working to mobilize a coordinated response from the national government. Accompanied by Isabela Vice Governor Kiko Dy, the Speaker met with affected […]

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DY LAUDS ROLE OF BRGY EXECS IN NATION-BUILDING

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III hailed barangay officials as Congress’ invaluable partners in nation-building for their role in bringing laws and government programs to the people. In his video message played during the Liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas (LNB) National Congress, Dy said barangay officials serve as the bridge between the national government and […]

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VILLAFUERTE CALLS FOR BETTER DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

In line with the observance of National Disaster Resilience Month, Camarines Sur 5th District Representative and Committee on Information and Communications Technology chairperson Miguel Luis Villafuerte espoused unity and the proper implementation of laws to ensure the preparedness of communities during calamities and disasters.    Addressing the employees and officials of the House of Representatives Secretariat […]

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SPEAKER DY HAILS ALEX EALA’S WIMBLEDON VICTORY

House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III congratulated Filipino tennis star Alex Eala on her latest Wimbledon victory, saying her historic run has become a source of pride for the nation and an inspiration for young Filipinos to dream big. “Congratulations, Alex! Once again, you have made your kababayan proud. Sa bawat panalo mo, ipinapakita mo […]

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LTO EASTERN SAMAR DISTRICT OFFICE GETS HOUSE OK

The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a measure seeking to establish a regular Land Transportation Office (LTO) district office in the Municipality of Guiuan, Eastern Samar. The measure, authored by Eastern Samar Lone District Representative Christopher Sheen Gonzales and 4Ps Party-list Representative Marcelino Libanan, was approved by the House before Congress […]

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SPEAKER DY BATS FOR CHILD ONLINE SAFETY STANDARDS

House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III and Majority Leader Sandro Marcos have filed a bill that would impose fines of up to P50 million on social media platforms that fail to comply with mandatory child online safety standards, including age verification, parental controls, and safeguards against harmful content. House Bill No. 9965, or the proposed […]