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The House will not take away funds from education, health and social services to augment the proposed 2027 budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), lawmakers assured. Surigao del Sur Representative Romeo Momo Sr., chair of the House Committee on Public Works and Highways and vice chair of the Committee on Appropriations, […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Wednesday congratulated Filipino teachers and school leaders for the country’s improved performance in the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), saying the gains show that Philippine education is moving forward despite the many challenges confronting the sector. In his message for National Teachers’ Month, Speaker Dy said the […]
High school graduates from Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) households now have a stronger pathway to a college education, with a new law providing qualified students with financial assistance to pursue their chosen degree programs, House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Representative Nonoy Libanan said. Libanan explained the Expanded Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III urged Filipinos to use their skills and talents not only to achieve personal success, but also to improve the lives of others and contribute to nation-building. In his speech honoring the 2026 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos, Speaker Dy said this year’s awardees exemplify the true meaning of going “Beyond Excellence” […]
Camarines Sur Representatives Migz Villafuerte and Luigi Villafuerte are appealing to the Senate to act swiftly on the Senate counterpart measure to the House-approved cybersecurity bill, which seeks to establish a separate agency tasked with protecting Filipinos and businesses from online fraud and increasingly advanced threats in cyberspace. The Villafuertes called on senators to advance […]
The House Committee on Metro Manila Development is moving to help ensure that laws expanding the capacity of public hospitals actually translate into more beds, adequate facilities, medical equipment, and health workers—and ultimately better and more accessible care for patients. Committee Chairperson and Caloocan City Representative Dean Asistio said the panel convened concerned government agencies […]
Filipinos stand to benefit from better government services and stronger safeguards against ghost projects and corruption under the proposed Philippine Budgeting Code approved by the House Committee on Revision of Laws. The committee, chaired by Batangas 3rd District Representative King Collantes approved the bill authored by Bataan 2nd District Representative Albert Garcia and Rizal 2nd […]
House leaders paid tribute to Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on his birthday, crediting his steady, inclusive and results-driven leadership for strengthening the House of Representatives, restoring public trust in the institution, and looking after the welfare of its members and employees. Senior Deputy Speaker and South Cotabato Representative Ferdinand Hernandez described Speaker Dy—who […]
A stronger and more prosperous Philippines cannot be built by its leaders alone, but by every Filipino willing to act with compassion, conviction, and love of country. This was the message of Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on National Heroes Day as he urged Filipinos to honor the nation’s heroes by doing their part, however […]
The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a measure declaring September of every year as National Bullying Awareness and Prevention Month, as Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III stressed that protecting children must include ensuring that schools and communities are safe spaces where they can learn and grow without fear. House Bill No. […]