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SPEAKER DY: HOUSE READY FOR PBBM’S 5TH SONA

House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III joined House officials in a final run-through and inspection of the plenary hall, declaring the House of Representatives ready to host the fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., on July 27. “Tungkulin nating tiyakin na ang bawat aspeto ng SONA ay magiging […]

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DY WANTS SCHOOL-BASED FEEDING PROGRAM EXPANDED

As the nation observes National Nutrition Month, House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III stressed the importance of investing in child nutrition, highlighting the House-approved National Nutrition Program and calling for its swift enactment as part of the country’s broader fight against child hunger and malnutrition. The Speaker’s call comes as the latest survey by the […]

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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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SPEAKER DY: PROTECT KIDS FROM SOCIAL MEDIA DANGERS

House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III is pushing for stronger safeguards to protect Filipino children from the growing dangers of social media, saying the government must ensure that technology serves the healthy development of young people instead of exposing them to harm. Together with Majority Leader Sandro Marcos, Dy filed House Bill No. 9965, or […]

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SPEAKER DY JOINS PRIDE MONTH CELEBRATION

In celebration of Pride Month, Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III during the weekend called for a society where every Filipino can live with equal dignity, respect, and opportunity and where no one is discriminated against because of their identity. In a video message for the Isabela Pride Festival, Dy said Pride Month celebrates the courage […]

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DY CALLS FOR TOUGHER MEASURES TO KEEP SCHOOLS SAFE

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III joined the nation in mourning the victims of the fatal shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, and said the tragedy emphasizes the need to strengthen measures to prevent violence and keep schools safe. “The House of Representatives joins the nation in mourning the students who lost […]

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DY VOWS TO CONTINUE HOUSE-SENATE COOPERATION

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III congratulated Senator Win Gatchalian on his formal election as Senate President, expressing confidence that Congress will continue to advance measures that promote economic growth, strengthen public services, and improve the lives of Filipinos. “The House of Representatives congratulates Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on his formal election as Senate President,” said the […]

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DY WANTS PH TO HAVE NATIONWIDE EMERGENCY HOTLINE

“Marami nang Pilipino ang pamilyar sa 911. Pero ang mas mahalagang tanong ay: kapag may tumawag sa 911, may maaasahan ba siyang mabilis, maayos, at de-kalidad na pagtugon? Iyan ang nais tiyakin ng panukalang ito. Hindi lamang hotline ang binubuo natin kundi isang integrated emergency medical services system na makapagliligtas ng maraming buhay.” This was […]

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DY RALLIES BARANGAYS TO LEAD FIGHT VS ILLITERACY

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III rallied barangays nationwide to take the lead in the fight against illiteracy, stressing that education and literacy are powerful tools in lifting Filipinos out of poverty and building a stronger future for the country. Addressing the National Convention of the Liga ng mga Barangay, Dy said this year’s theme, “Zero […]

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EXPANDED 4PS BILL GETS HOUSE OK

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said the government remains committed to lift poor families out of poverty as the House of Representatives approved on third and final reading the measure strengthening and expanding the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). In a 224–3 vote with zero abstentions, the chamber on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved House Bill No. […]