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DIGITAL MEDIA ANTI-FALSE INFO BILL GETS HOUSE OK

The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a priority measure aimed at combating organized disinformation, troll farm operations and other malicious falsehoods online while safeguarding freedom of expression. In a vote of 286-3 with seven abstentions, the chamber, led by Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, approved House Bill No. 9465, or the […]

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DY: HOUSE SENDS 160 PRIORITY BILLS TO SENATE

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III touted the legislative accomplishments of the House of Representatives during the First Regular Session of the 20th Congress, saying lawmakers remained focused on delivering reforms despite economic, political and global challenges facing the country. In his closing speech before the adjournment of session, Dy said the House maintained a clear […]

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SPEAKER DY BACKS UNIVERSAL SOCIAL PENSION PUSH

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III backed the growing push to institutionalize a Universal Social Pension for senior citizens, saying the country has a moral obligation to protect all elderly Filipinos who spent their lives sacrificing for their families and the nation. Speaking at the turnover of the initial batch of signatures of the “Labing-Dalawang Milyong […]

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SPEAKER DY: PALARONG PAMBANSA TO INSPIRE YOUTH

House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Sunday said the 2026 Palarong Pambansa should inspire more young Filipinos to dream bigger, work harder, and believe in their own potential as they pursue excellence both in sports and in life. “Nawa’y magsilbing inspirasyon ang Palarong Pambansa upang mas marami pang kabataan ang mangarap, magsikap, at maniwala […]

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SPEAKER DY JOINS ARB SUMMIT IN ILAGAN CITY

At the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Region II 2026 Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries’ (ARB) Summit, House Speaker Bojie Dy reiterated the partnership between the House of Representatives and the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in continuing to support Filipino farmers, stressing the importance of sustained government coordination in improving agricultural productivity and strengthening the livelihoods […]

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DY LAUDS PAO AS ‘SHIELD OF JUSTICE’ FOR PINOYS

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III paid tribute to the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO), describing its lawyers and personnel as the “shield of justice” for Filipinos, especially those who have less in life. In a video message at the PAO’s 9th Grand National Convention in the World Trade Center, the Speaker—who was conferred the Lady Justice […]

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DY: KALINGA ACT SHIFTS GOV’T ACTION TO READINESS

As the Ad Hoc Committee on Legislative Energy Action and Development (LEAD) began hearings on KALINGA Act, House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III highlighted how the proposed KALINGA Act is designed to move government action beyond reactive crisis response toward sustained preparedness, as he called “crisis prevention and preparation” the country’s best defense against fuel-driven […]

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HOUSE GREENLIGHTS NATIONAL LAND USE BILL

A long-overdue blueprint for sustainable growth and a decisive step toward securing the country’s land resources. This was how House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III described the National Land Use Act (NLUA), which was approved by the House of Representatives on third and final reading.  Voting 224–3 with zero abstentions, the chamber passed House Bill […]

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DY PUSHES FOR REFORMS AS HOUSE RESUMES SESSIONS

As the House of Representatives resumed sessions, House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III laid out the chamber’s legislative priorities, highlighting 62 bills on second reading and pushing for the passage of key reform measures that will benefit the Filipino people.  In his opening address, Dy highlighted the House’s steady work during the session break, emphasizing […]

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DY LAUDS WORKERS AS NATION’S TRUE LIFEBLOOD

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III paid tribute to Filipino workers at home and abroad, citing their vital role in driving the Philippine economy and shaping the country’s future as the nation marked Labor Day. “Sa pagdiriwang natin ng Araw ng Paggawa, kinikilala natin ang mahalagang papel ng bawat manggagawa sa pag-usad ng ating ekonomiya at […]