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SPEAKER DY TO BRGY EXECS: LET’S BEAT CORRUPTION

House Speaker Bojie Dy called on barangay officials across the country to be partners in the national campaign against corruption, as he stressed that their vigilance is needed in the communities where government projects are implemented. In a speech delivered at the Liga ng mga Barangay Congress at the World Trade Center, the Speaker said […]

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DY: LAWFUL UNPROGRAMMED ALLOCATIONS IN 2026 BUDGET

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Wednesday assured the public that the ₱249 billion in unprogrammed appropriations under the proposed ₱6.793-trillion 2026 national budget are lawful, transparent and strictly regulated, serving only as a fiscal reserve that can be used when government revenues exceed targets. “Ang unprogrammed appropriations ay reserbang pondo ng ating pamahalaan. Hindi […]

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DY BACKS OPEN, LIVESTREAMED BICAM BUDGET TALKS

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Wednesday expressed full support for holding bicameral conference committee meetings on the proposed ₱6.793-trillion 2026 national budget in public and through livestreaming to promote accountability and transparency in the budget process. “‘Yan din naman ang gusto namin ever since noong tayo ay na-elect bilang Speaker. ‘Yan ang ating commitment […]

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P6.793T NATIONAL BUDGET FOR 2026 GETS HOUSE OK

The House of Representatives under the leadership of Speaker Bojie Dy marked the adjournment of session with the passage of vital measures, notably of which is House Bill No. 4058 or the FY 2026 General Appropriations Bill. In his adjournment speech, Dy underscored that the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026, which was scrutinized by the […]

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DY: CONGRESS WELCOMES CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM

“At sa lahat ng mga pumupuna sa ating institusyon, maraming salamat din po. Kayo po ang umuudyok sa amin na ituwid ang ating mga gawain at isaayos ang mga plano at programa para sa ating mga kababayan.” This according to Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, who on Monday stressed that Congress would always value constructive […]

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DY: BAGONG PILIPINAS REFORM AIMS AT TRANSPARENCY

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Monday declared that the 2026 national budget and the 44 priority measures identified by the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) form the backbone of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr.’s Bagong Pilipinas reform agenda, aimed at promoting transparency, accountability and sustained growth. In his speech before the House of […]

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DY PROMPTLY SOUGHT DOJ AID TO CANCEL CO’S PASSPORT

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Friday disclosed that he promptly sought the intervention of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to cancel the passport of former Ako Bicol Rep. Rizaldy Co following his resignation from the House of Representatives on September 29. In a radio interview, Dy said he immediately contacted then-Justice Secretary, now Ombudsman, […]

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DY ASSURES: 2026 NAT’L BUDGET WILL BE TRANSPARENT

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Friday assured the public that the 2026 national budget is being crafted with full transparency and accountability, as the House of Representatives has put in place new systems to open the budget process to public scrutiny and strengthen oversight during implementation. Dy said one of his first reforms as […]

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SPEAKER DY VOWS TO SUPPORT TEACHERS’ WELFARE

House Speaker Bojie Dy joined the Schools Division Office of Cauayan City’s Teachers’ Day Celebration, honoring the country’s educators as the pillars of nation-building and reaffirming his commitment to their welfare and professional growth.  “Ngayong ipinagdiriwang natin ang World at National Teachers’ Day, buong puso kong ipinapaabot ang aking pinakamataas na pagpupugay sa ating mga […]

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DY: 1M RICE FARMERS TO EACH GET ₱7K IN CASH AID

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Monday announced that one million rice farmers will each receive ₱7,000 in direct cash assistance under the 2026 national budget as part of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s expanded support for the agriculture sector. Speaking at the joint hearing of the House Committee on Agriculture and Food chaired by […]