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DY LAUDS METROBANK OUTSTANDING FILIPINO AWARDEES

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III urged Filipinos to use their skills and talents not only to achieve personal success, but also to improve the lives of others and contribute to nation-building. In his speech honoring the 2026 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos, Speaker Dy said this year’s awardees exemplify the true meaning of going “Beyond Excellence” […]

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HOUSE SOLONS HONOR SPEAKER DY ON 65TH BIRTHDAY

House leaders paid tribute to Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on his birthday, crediting his steady, inclusive and results-driven leadership for strengthening the House of Representatives, restoring public trust in the institution, and looking after the welfare of its members and employees. Senior Deputy Speaker and South Cotabato Representative Ferdinand Hernandez described Speaker Dy—who […]

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NAT’L BULLYING AWARENESS MONTH GETS HOUSE OK

The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a measure declaring September of every year as National Bullying Awareness and Prevention Month, as Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III stressed that protecting children must include ensuring that schools and communities are safe spaces where they can learn and grow without fear. House Bill No. […]

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STRONGER CROP INSURANCE BILL GETS HOUSE OK

The House of Representatives recently approved a measure strengthening and expanding the country’s agricultural insurance system to give Filipino farmers and fisherfolk greater protection against typhoons, floods, droughts, diseases and other threats to their livelihoods. House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, one of the authors of House Bill No. 10365, stressed the importance of the […]

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HOUSE TO PROTECT KIDS AFTER ZAMBO SCHOOL SHOOTING

House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said Congress will look beyond expressions of grief over the tragedy at Ateneo de Zamboanga and undertake an evidence-based examination of what can be done to better protect children from violence in schools. Speaker Dy, a father and grandfather, expressed his condolences to the families of the children who […]

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DY VOWS HOUSE SCRUTINY OF 2027 NATIONAL BUDGET

House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III vowed that the House of Representatives will subject the proposed 2027 national budget to rigorous scrutiny to ensure that every peso delivers concrete benefits to the Filipino people. As the House formally received the 2027 National Expenditure Program (NEP), the Speaker said lawmakers would keep Filipinos at the center […]

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DY VOWS HOUSE AID FOR HABAGAT-HIT COMMUNITIES

“Nakahanda ang Kamara at ang mga miyembro nito na magbigay ng tulong kung saan kinakailangan.” This was the assurance given by House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III as parts of the country were hit by heavy rainfall and flooding as a result of the Southwest Monsoon. According to the Speaker from Isabela, House members representing […]

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SPEAKER DY HONORS 2026 APOLINARIO MABINI AWARDEES

House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III paid tribute to the recipients of the 31st Apolinario Mabini Awards, saying they embody the legacy of Apolinario Mabini by proving that every Filipino can thrive when given equal opportunity and the support to succeed. Speaking before awardees, government officials, and advocates for persons with disabilities (PWDs), Dy welcomed […]

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DY: LEGISHEAR NEXT STOPS ARE BUTUAN, DUMAGUETE

House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said the House of Representatives will bring its newly launched LegisHear program to provinces across the country, with Butuan City and Dumaguete City set to host the next rounds of nationwide public consultations aimed at making legislation more responsive to the needs of Filipinos. Following the successful launch of […]

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HOUSE LEGISLATIVE CONSULTATION INITIATIVE LAUNCHED

The House of Representatives officially launched LegisHear—its nationwide legislative consultation and oversight initiative—with Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III leading the inaugural event at Isabela State University in Echague, Isabela. House Secretary General Atty. Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil revealed that LegisHear is the first major step in the Speaker’s goal of making the House more open, responsive, […]