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House Speaker Bojie Dy III welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call for a special session of Congress, saying it provides an opportunity to complete legislative action on priority measures aimed at strengthening social protection, expanding access to education and healthcare, and improving the quality of life of Filipino families. “The House of Representatives stands ready […]
Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante Jr. expressed his gratitude to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for including the proposed National Center for Geriatric Health among the measures identified for consideration during the special session of Congress. Abante, one of the principal authors of the measure in the House of Representatives, said the inclusion of the […]
Migz Villafuerte led the list of the Top 5 lawmakers in Bicol in terms of performance and trust ratings, as shown in the latest Boses ng Bayan survey by prominent pollster RP-Mission and Development (RPMD) Foundation Inc. In the results of the April 1-8 Boses ng Bayan survey posted on Facebook, RPMD revealed that Migz—the chairman of the House committee […]
Camarines Sur 1st District Representative Tsuyoshi Anthony “Hori” Horibata, representing House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III at the opening of the 20th Manila Foods and Beverages Expo (MAFBEX) at the World Trade Center, highlighted the productivity of the House of Representatives and its focus on measures that support economic growth, create opportunities for businesses, and […]
The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a measure converting the extension units of Eastern Samar State University (ESSU) in the municipalities of Arteche and Balangiga into regular campuses, expanding access to state-subsidized higher education in the province. Under House Bill No. 9464, authored by Eastern Samar Lone District Representative Christopher Sheen […]
Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante has filed cyber libel and libel complaints before the Department of Justice against lawyer Levito Baligod, 18 former Marines, and media outlet DWSI 864 in connection with allegations linking him to the alleged distribution of cash-filled luggage. In his complaint-affidavit, Abante categorically denied the accusations aired during a February […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III called for vigilance, unity and immediate action following the powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off the coast of Sarangani province, triggering tsunami warnings and shaking large parts of Mindanao. Dy expressed concern for communities in the affected areas and urged residents, particularly those living along coastlines identified by authorities, […]
House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III stressed the importance of ensuring that government plans, resources, and interventions are in place to protect farmers, fisherfolk, and the country’s food supply from the looming effects of El Niño as the House Committee on Agriculture and Food convened a briefing on the government’s preparedness measures. Dy said the […]
The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a priority measure aimed at combating organized disinformation, troll farm operations and other malicious falsehoods online while safeguarding freedom of expression. In a vote of 286-3 with seven abstentions, the chamber, led by Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, approved House Bill No. 9465, or the […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III touted the legislative accomplishments of the House of Representatives during the First Regular Session of the 20th Congress, saying lawmakers remained focused on delivering reforms despite economic, political and global challenges facing the country. In his closing speech before the adjournment of session, Dy said the House maintained a clear […]