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It is time to pass a Magna Carta for Barangays. This was the message of Speaker of the House Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, who pushed for the passage of long-overdue measures establishing a Magna Carta for Barangays, stressing that barangay officials are the true frontliners of government and deserve dignity, protection, and stronger institutional support. […]
The House of Representatives, under the leadership of Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, approved on third and final reading House Bill No. 6676, or the proposed Energy Storage Systems Act, with 192 affirmative votes, three negative votes, and zero abstentions. The measure establishes a national policy framework for the development, utilization, and commercialization of energy […]
House Committee on Human Rights Chair and Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante Jr. welcomed the Senate’s unanimous approval of the proposed Philippine Geriatric Center Act, stressing that the measure builds on earlier action by the House of Representatives, which passed its version of the bill on third and final reading in December 2025. The […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III underscored the importance of religious freedom, women’s empowerment and inclusive economic growth as pillars of a stronger and more united Philippines, as the House of Representatives commemorated World Hijab Day and opened the Halal Festival at the Batasang Pambansa. In a speech, Dy said World Hijab Day reminds Filipinos that […]
The House Committee on Health, chaired by Batanes Representative Ciriaco Gato Jr., approved the creation of a technical working group (TWG) to consolidate several measures seeking to promote and strengthen organ donation in the country to save more lives. Misamis Oriental Representative Karen Lagbas moved for the creation of the TWG, saying it was time […]
To further encourage volunteerism, the House Committee on People’s Participation, chaired by Marikina City Representative Marcy Teodoro, moved to consolidate six bills seeking to protect “Good Samaritans” — individuals who selflessly render assistance to people in need during emergencies. Set for consolidation are House Bills (HBs) 828, 4031, 4252, 2932, 4461, and 4709, which share […]
The House Committee on Poverty Alleviation, chaired by Pampanga Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, approved the substitute bill titled “Patuloy ang Pagtawid sa Pamilyang Pilipino Act,” which consolidates several measures seeking to strengthen and expand the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). The TWG, headed by 4K Party-list Representative Iris Marie Montes, discussed the draft substitute bill to […]
The Subcommittee on the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) of the House Committee on Local Government met to discuss several legislative proposals seeking to strengthen meritocracy in government, particularly at the local level. Measures taken up include House Bills (HBs) 1110, 6067, and 6127, which seek to consolidate all performance measurement tools and rewards […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III announced the development of the “House Book” app, a key component of the House of Representatives’ shift to blockchain-enabled, fully digital processes aimed at making congressional work more transparent, accessible, and accountable to the public. Speaking at the resumption of the House session, Dy said digitalization is central to restoring […]
The House of Representatives formally launched the Philippine Presidency of the 47th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), with Speaker Bojie Dy urging legislatures in Southeast Asia to strengthen peace and prosperity by delivering credible laws, transparent processes, and results that improve people’s daily lives. In his keynote address, Dy said the Philippines assumes the AIPA Presidency […]