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Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said the government is “all hands on deck” as the House of Representatives moves swiftly to pass a measure allowing the suspension of the mandatory biofuel blending requirement under the Biofuels Act of 2006 after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. certified the bill as urgent. House Bill (HB) No. 8469, or […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III and House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos of Ilocos Norte filed a bill authorizing the President of the Philippines—currently President Ferdinand Marcos – to suspend or reduce excise taxes on petroleum products during national or global economic emergencies to help cushion Filipinos from surging fuel prices. Marcos said House Bill (HB) […]
The House of Representatives, through House Resolution No. 818, adopted on Wednesday, designated a two-storey structure at the Batasang Pambansa Complex as the Jose C. de Venecia, Jr. People’s Center in recognition of the late Speaker and his significant contributions to global peace and diplomacy, as well as the nation’s development. Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III honored Filipino women as modern-day “Babaylans,” recognizing their leadership, strength and vital role in nation-building as the country marks National Women’s Month 2026. Dy said the Babaylan—respected in pre-colonial Philippine society as women spiritual leaders and community guides—symbolizes wisdom, courage and responsibility, qualities that continue to define Filipinas today. “Ang […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III greeted Muslim Filipinos and the global Muslim community at the start of Ramadan, calling the holy month a time for discipline, sacrifice and solidarity. “Sa ating mga kapatid na Muslim dito sa Pilipinas at sa buong mundo, isang mapagpalang pagbati sa pagsisimula ng banal na Buwan ng Ramadan,” Dy said. […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III led the House of Representatives in paying its final institutional tribute to former Speaker Jose C. de Venecia Jr., honoring the only lawmaker in its history to serve five terms as presiding officer and crediting him with steering the chamber through defining political and economic transitions. The necrological service at […]
It is time to pass a Magna Carta for Barangays. This was the message of Speaker of the House Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, who pushed for the passage of long-overdue measures establishing a Magna Carta for Barangays, stressing that barangay officials are the true frontliners of government and deserve dignity, protection, and stronger institutional support. […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III underscored the importance of religious freedom, women’s empowerment and inclusive economic growth as pillars of a stronger and more united Philippines, as the House of Representatives commemorated World Hijab Day and opened the Halal Festival at the Batasang Pambansa. In a speech, Dy said World Hijab Day reminds Filipinos that […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III announced the development of the “House Book” app, a key component of the House of Representatives’ shift to blockchain-enabled, fully digital processes aimed at making congressional work more transparent, accessible, and accountable to the public. Speaking at the resumption of the House session, Dy said digitalization is central to restoring […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Monday urged his colleagues in the House of Representatives to confront long-standing political reforms head-on, including the proposed anti-political dynasty law, saying genuine change requires courage, honesty, and sincerity. In his speech at the resumption of House session, Dy said the legislature must be willing to tackle difficult […]