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DY: KALINGA BILL TO STABILIZE FOOD SUPPLY

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said the proposed KALINGA Act includes measures to stabilize food supply and logistics costs, as he warned that fuel price spikes quickly translate into higher prices of essential goods. Section 8 of the bill establishes the Essential Goods and Logistics Stabilization Component, which provides support for transport and distribution of […]

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DY, MARCOS FILE FUEL PRICE STABILIZATION BILL

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III outlined the first major intervention under the proposed KALINGA Act, positioning the measure as a fuel price stabilization shield as the House prepares for a new round of hearings after United States President Donald Trump announced that the US would move to blockade the Strait of Hormuz following stalled talks […]

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DY HAILS TEACHERS AS ‘PILLARS OF SOCIETY’

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III hailed Filipino teachers as the “pillars of society” and reaffirmed the government’s push to accelerate the construction of classrooms nationwide to support quality education. Dy delivered the message as guest of honor and speaker during the 21st Founding Anniversary of the Schools Division Office of Cauayan City, where educators and […]

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SPEAKER DY PUSHES FOR PEOPLE-CENTERED ASEAN

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 […]

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DY: IAEA VISIT BOOSTS PH NUCLEAR ENERGY PUSH

The House of Representatives welcomed International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi in a courtesy meeting on Wednesday, a significant step in the country’s efforts to better understand the role of nuclear energy in addressing persistent power challenges. Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said the meeting allowed lawmakers to engage directly with […]

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DY WANTS STRONGER SUPPORT FOR SMALL BIZ, OTOP

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Monday called for stronger support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), saying Filipino entrepreneurs can create excellent, high-quality, and world-class products if given the right opportunities. He said the principles behind One Town, One Product (OTOP) continue to show how small, community-based enterprises can drive inclusive growth. […]

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NORTH REMAINS SOLID FOR SPEAKER DY AMID COUP RUMORS

The 39-strong Northern Luzon Alliance in the House of Representatives on Thursday issued a manifesto declaring its “unequivocal support” for Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III as it highlighted the Speaker’s leadership, character, and steady hand in guiding the House of Representatives. House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos III of Ilocos Norte led the signing […]

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DY BARES REFORM INITIATIVES TO FIGHT CORRUPTION

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Tuesday announced two initiatives to fight corruption, strengthen accountability, and restore public trust in government, saying the House of Representatives must lead by example in pursuing reforms that uphold integrity and responsibility in public service. In his speech at the resumption of the House session, Dy described corruption as […]

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SPEAKER DY HAILS SIGNING OF PALAY FLOOR PRICE EO

Speaker Bojie Dy III praised President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his compassion and decisive leadership through the signing of Executive Order (EO) Nos. 100 and 101, measures that set a floor price for palay while strengthening direct government support to farmers and fisherfolk.  Dy said the twin directives prove that the President fully understands the […]

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DY RECONSTITUTES HOUSE SALN REVIEW COMMITTEE

House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III has reconstituted the Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) Review and Compliance Committee of the House of Representatives, pursuant to the provisions of Republic Act No. 6713 and consistent with the Speaker’s earlier statements regarding revisiting the House’s guidelines on the release of SALNs. The longtime public […]