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DY INVITES ASEAN LEGISLATORS TO VISIT BOHOL

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III extended an invitation to young Southeast Asian lawmakers to visit the Philippines in the future, highlighting Bohol as a symbol of the region’s shared natural and cultural heritage. Speaking at the 3rd Consultative Meeting of the Young Parliamentarians of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), held virtually under the Philippines’ hosting, […]

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DY:  ZALDY CO ARREST A STEP TOWARD JUSTICE

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III welcomed the confirmed detention of Zaldy Co in Prague, calling it a significant step toward accountability and justice for the Filipino people. The Speaker issued the statement after President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. confirmed the apprehension of Co on his official Facebook page. “Nahuli na si Zaldy Co. He is […]

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DY: KALINGA BILL HAS FUEL SUPPLY SECURITY PLAN

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III emphasized fuel supply security as a critical pillar of the proposed KALINGA Act, saying the measure is designed not only to cushion prices but also to prevent shortages amid volatile global oil markets. Dy, together with House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos, filed House Bill No. 8834 establishing the KALINGA Program—Komprehensibong […]

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13 HOUSE PANELS JOIN OIL PRICE CRISIS HEARING

All systems are go at the House of Representatives for a high-level joint hearing as 13 key committees convene in a coordinated push to fast-track measures easing rising fuel costs for Filipinos and deliver both immediate and long-term solutions. The hearing at the People’s Center Building, will be facilitated by Marikina City Representative Miro Quimbo, […]

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DY: PH SCALES DOWN 2026 AIPA HOSTING

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III announced that the Philippines’ hosting of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) meetings this year will be scaled down by limiting in-person activities to the General Assembly in October and the Interface Meeting in November, while shifting all preparatory meetings to virtual platforms. Dy said the move is in line with […]

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DY INSPECTS NEW ISABELA POST-HARVEST FACILITIES

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III led the inspection and inauguration of key post-harvest facilities in Isabela, highlighting the government’s intensified push to strengthen agricultural productivity, reduce losses, and improve farmers’ incomes. Dy said the newly inaugurated facilities represent concrete steps toward improving the productivity and income of Filipino farmers, stressing that […]

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HOUSE LAUNCHES SUPORTA SA BAYAN DESK PROGRAM

The House of Representatives is improving how it serves Filipinos in need through the Suporta sa Bayan Desk (SBD), a centralized program that streamlines requests for assistance so that these can be provided faster and more efficiently.  Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said the initiative is part of the chamber’s efforts to make government support […]

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HOUSE PASSES 17 LEDAC PRIORITY BILLS 

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III cited the strong legislative output of the House of Representatives, reporting that 17 of 52 priority measures identified by the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) have been passed amid mounting economic and global challenges. Delivering his closing speech before Congress adjourned for its Holy Week break, Dy credited the collective […]

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SPEAKER DY BACKS RIGHT TO INFORMATION BILL

House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III welcomed the approval by the House Committee on Public Information of the substitute bill on the proposed Right to Information (RTI) Act of 2026, saying the measure would empower citizens and strengthen the country’s fight against corruption. Dy said institutionalizing the people’s right to access information is a crucial […]

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VISAYAN BLOC BACKS DY’S CONTINUED LEADERSHIP

The 39-member Visayan Bloc expressed its support for the leadership of Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III amid rumblings of discontent among some representatives. “The Visayan Bloc fully supports Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III and the leadership he has shown in guiding the House of Representatives, particularly in the crafting of the national budget,” […]