Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Tuesday rallied members of the House of Representatives to stand united with Filipinos affected by recent calamities, saying true leadership is measured by dedication, compassion, and action in times of crisis.
Speaking at the resumption of the House session, Dy said public service must go beyond crafting laws by being present, taking action, and offering hope when people need it most.
“Sa gitna ng bawat unos, pinapaalala sa atin na ang paglilingkod ay hindi lamang tungkol sa paggawa ng batas, kundi sa pagpapakita ng malasakit, sa pagkilos, at sa pagbibigay ng pag-asa,” the House chief said.
The Speaker from Isabela said the House stands in solidarity with families and communities devastated by the successive storms.
Dy said the House leadership understands and fully supports lawmakers who remain in their districts to lead relief and recovery operations after Typhoons Uwan and Tino battered many parts of the country.
“Naiintindihan ko po na may mga kasama tayo na wala dito ngayon upang tugunan ang pangangailangan ng kanilang mga nasasakupan,” Dy said.
“Tama lamang po na ipakita natin ang dedikasyon sa paglilingkod sa gitna ng mga panahon ng pagsubok.”
The Speaker from Isabela said the House stands in solidarity with families and communities devastated by the successive storms, assuring them that Congress will work hand in hand with their representatives to deliver immediate aid and long-term rehabilitation.
“Kasama ninyo kami sa panalangin para sa inyong mabilis na pagbangon. Ang buong Kongreso ay handang makipagtulungan sa inyong mga kinatawan upang maghatid ng agarang tulong sa lahat ng may pangangailangan,” Dy said.
He added that the House continues to coordinate with national agencies and local officials to ensure that relief, rehabilitation, and preparedness efforts are implemented efficiently and equitably.
Dy said public service must go beyond crafting laws by being present, taking action, and offering hope when people need it most.
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), Typhoons Uwan and Tino displaced thousands of families and left a trail of destruction across Northern Luzon and the Visayas.
The twin storms triggered flash floods and landslides that submerged communities, destroyed crops and cut off major roads.
Initial reports from the NDRRMC confirmed several deaths and injuries, while damage to homes, infrastructure and agriculture continues to mount as local governments assess the full extent of the devastation.
