SPEAKER Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Tuesday 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.
The Speaker from Isabela made the statement in a video message posted on the Chamber’s official Facebook Page a day after the House adjourned after ratifying the P6.793-trillion national budget for fiscal year 2026.
As the year draws to a close, Dy urged reflection, gratitude, and renewed commitment to public service.
“Sa ating mga kinatawan ng bayan, salamat sa inyo pong sipag, talino at kakayahang makinig kahit sa gitna ng hindi pagkakasundo,” he said, noting that democracy remains strong when differences are met with dignity and respect.
He also paid tribute to House employees, whom he described as the quiet pillars of the institution.
“Sa ating mga kawani ng Kamara, kayo ang tahimik na haligi ng institusyong ito. Sa likod ng bawat session, bawat panukala at bawat desisyon, naroon ang inyong tiyaga, propesyonalismo, at malasakit,” Dy said.
Addressing the public, the Speaker acknowledged their growing frustration and the demand for accountability.
“At sa ating mga mahal na kababayan, batid ko pong patuloy tayong naghahanap ng pananagutan. Nasa gitna tayo ng yugto ng ating kasaysayan kung kailan matindi ang pagkadismaya,” Dy said.
“Salamat po sa inyong patuloy na pasensya at pagbibigay ng pagkakataong makuha muli ang inyong tiwala. Gagawin namin po ang lahat para hindi po kayo biguin.”
Looking ahead to 2026, Dy called for unity, respect, and compassion despite differing views.
“Let us be the sources of unity, not division. Let us speak with clarity, not confusion. Let us choose to heal, not to wound,” Dy said.
“Hindi man tayo laging magkakasundo, nawa’y mananatili tayong magalang, makatao at may malasakit. Ang pagkakaiba ng pananaw ay hindi dapat maging dahilan ng pagkakahati-hati kundi pagkakataon upang makinig at umunawa.”
Anchoring his message on faith and hope, the Speaker cited Scripture.
“Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. Ito ang lakas na kailangan ng ating bansa ngayon—lakas na nagmumula sa pag-asa, sa pananampalataya at sa paniniwalang may magandang bukas ang Pilipinas.”
Dy concluded by wishing the nation a hopeful and principled new year.
“As we welcome the year 2026, may it bring us renewed hope and deeper faith. May it give us the courage to do what is right and the kindness to do it with love.”
