
House Consolidates Bill on Right to Adequate Food
A bill filed by Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, aiming to institutionalize the right to adequate food, was among six measures consolidated by a House subcommittee on Monday.
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A bill filed by Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, aiming to institutionalize the right to adequate food, was among six measures consolidated by a House subcommittee on Monday.

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III of the Philippines warned of the increasing risks of unregulated social media use and the spread of false information online, urging lawmakers to push back against it.

House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III has called on the government to prepare for the potential impact of the El Niño phenomenon, warning that sectors like agriculture and food are at high risk. He emphasized the need for proactive measures rather than dismissing the phenomenon.

Deputy Speaker Janette Garin has refuted claims of formal discussions regarding Charter change within the House of Representatives, suggesting any such talks involving Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III may have been informal.

House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III announced that a joint congressional committee in the Philippines will implement fast and concrete measures to address the surging fuel prices and rising living costs caused by the ongoing oil shock.

MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III has assured his colleagues in the chamber that his door is always open for any form of dialogue, saying that Congress’ strength lies in their ability to “resolve concerns constructively.” Dy in a statement on Monday said that the 2026 national budget or the General

MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III has made a commitment to approve a national minimum wage rate system which will abolish provincial wage boards, Kamanggagawa party-list Rep.

House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III officially welcomed two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo during his courtesy call at the Speaker’s Office.

House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III has proposed expanding the Asean Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) body focused on dangerous drugs to combat increasingly interconnected transnational drug trade.

House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III acknowledged that Filipinos are still looking for concrete proof of changes within the chamber, despite lawmakers passing several priority measures.

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III has expressed support for institutionalizing a Universal Social Pension for senior citizens, emphasizing the government's moral obligation to protect elderly Filipinos.

The final version of a bill seeking to suspend the collection of excise taxes on fuel products was transmitted back to the Senate after being signed by House of Representatives Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III.

House of Representatives Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III reaffirmed the chamber’s commitment to uphold the dignity, safety, and equal voice of women as the Philippines observes Women’s Month.

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III suggested that the House of Representatives’ public consultations on the anti-political dynasty bill could serve as a template for hearing support or opposition for other legislative measures.

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III opened the 20th Congress’ second regular session with a call for renewal and clarity, urging Filipinos to uphold core values as lawmakers continue their policy work.

A new bill has been introduced in the Philippine House of Representatives by Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, aiming to implement safeguards that would prevent political dynasties and state contractors from participating in the party-list system.

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III announced a proposed Kalinga Act to establish a permanent government framework for responding to oil price shocks, aiming to provide timely assistance to consumers, businesses, and vulnerable sectors.

Former president and current Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has denied allegations that she is attempting to remove House of Representatives Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III. Arroyo expressed confidence in the current leadership amidst the reports.

BACOLOD CITY — Amid fresh questions hurled at the leadership of House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, the “Visayan bloc” in the chamber expressed full support behind him. In a statement on Wednesday, Bacolod Rep. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, who was newly elected House Deputy Speaker, defended Dy, particularly his steering the enactment of the General

MANILA, Philippines — The anti-political dynasty bill filed by House of Representatives Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III and Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander Marcos would likely be the working draft of the committee’s version, Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong said on Wednesday. Adiong in a press briefing at the Batasang Pambansa complex said that Dy