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DY ANNOUNCES DEVELOPMENT OF ‘HOUSE BOOK’ APP

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Monday 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 […]

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DY TO COLLEAGUES: FOCUS ON SERVICE NOT POLITICS

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Monday urged his colleagues in the House of Representatives to set aside divisive politics and focus their time and energy on public service and delivering meaningful results for the Filipino people. In his speech at the reopening of House session, Dy reminded fellow lawmakers that their true accountability […]

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SPEAKER DY: CONGRESS TO ACT ON EDCOM II FINDINGS

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Monday said the House of Representatives will use the Final Report of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) as a guiding framework for crafting laws and policies to address long-standing problems in the country’s education sector and improve learning outcomes nationwide. Speaking at the turnover of […]

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DY HAILS ‘PEOPLE’S BUDGET,’ VOWS STRICT OVERSIGHT

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Monday hailed the enactment of the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) as a genuine “People’s Budget,” as he vowed strict congressional oversight to ensure public funds are spent lawfully, efficiently, and without corruption. The leader of the House of Representatives made the assurance after President Ferdinand R. Marcos […]

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DY REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HOUSE ACCOUNTABILITY

Speaker Bojie Dy reaffirmed his commitment to transparency, accountability, and restoring public trust as the House of Representatives prepares to welcome the new year. “Gaya ng aking sinabi noon, ako’y inyong pagkatiwalaan bilang Speaker; patuloy nating gagawin ang lahat ng makakaya upang gawin na mas bukas, mas malinaw, at mas mapagkakatiwalaan ang Kongreso,” Dy said. […]

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SPEAKER DY: HOUSE WILL SHIFT TO PAPERLESS SYSTEM  

Speaker Bojie Dy announced that the House of Representatives will shift to a paperless system and adopt blockchain technology beginning in 2026, a move that will make the Philippine Congress the first legislative body in Asia to use the technology to strengthen transparency and public trust.Dy made the announcement in a video message posted in […]

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12 LEDAC PRIORITY BILLS GET HOUSE OK

The House of Representatives passed on third and final reading a total of 12 priority measures of the Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) before suspending for Christmas break. The Chamber’s deep concern for the different sectors of Philippine society was apparent in the passage of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) bill, […]

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DY GETS FULL SUPPORT OF HOUSE CENTRAL LUZON BLOC

The 24-member Central Luzon bloc has formally declared its “full, unequivocal, and resolute support” for Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III, further consolidating unity in the House of Representatives and bringing the total number of lawmakers publicly backing his leadership to 266. The declaration was made through a resolution adopted on December 15, led by […]

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SPEAKER DY: HOUSE STANDS WITH PINOY WORKERS

Speaker Bojie Dy reaffirmed the commitment of the House of Representatives to stand shoulder to shoulder with Filipino workers, citing a broad and expanding labor agenda advanced through sustained partnership with workers’ organizations. Addressing the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) during its 50th anniversary celebration, Dy emphasized the House’s institutional solidarity with the […]

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DY BACKS PARTY-LIST REFORMS, WORKER EMPOWERMENT

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Friday expressed support for reforms to the country’s party-list system, underscoring the need to strengthen its original mandate of providing a voice to marginalized sectors, particularly Filipino workers, in the House of Representatives. Speaking at the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Trade Union Congress of the […]