THE 39-strong Northern Luzon Alliance in the House of Representatives on Thursday issued a manifesto declaring its “unequivocal support” for Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III as it highlighted the Speaker’s leadership, character, and steady hand in guiding the House of Representatives.
House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos III of Ilocos Norte led the signing of the manifesto, together with Deputy Speakers Kristine Singson-Meehan of Ilocos Sur and Francisco Paolo Ortega V of La Union.
In a two-page declaration, the alliance—composed of lawmakers from Regions I and II and the Cordillera Administrative Region CAR—said its support is grounded on conviction, unity and trust.
“We speak not by reason of political alignment or expediency, but out of conviction, experience and an unwavering belief in the Speaker’s leadership, integrity and steady hand in guiding the House of Representatives,” the manifesto said.
The group affirmed its unified stance across all provinces in Northern Luzon.
“We, Members of the House representing the proud provinces, cities, and districts of North Luzon—from Ilocos to Cagayan Valley, from the Cordilleras to the northern frontiers of Central Luzon—stand as one in affirming our full, firm and unwavering confidence in the capable and impartial leadership of Speaker Bojie Dy III as he steers the House toward meaningful legislation, political stability and national progress.”
The lawmakers said Speaker Dy has demonstrated “steady and unifying leadership,” respect for local autonomy, and a clear legislative agenda focused on economic recovery, agriculture, infrastructure, peace and order, youth development and regional growth.
“In his leadership, we see stability. In his example, we see fairness. In his direction, we see continuity and progress,” the manifesto read.
The alliance urged all House members to rise above political noise, saying “the nation must move forward from the division, paralysis and unnecessary distractions of a poisoned political atmosphere.”
It called on all House members and sectors to help strengthen the institution, safeguard democratic processes by affirming Dy’s speakership, and advance legislation that uplifts every Filipino.
“Our stand is not rooted in personalities but in principle, not in factional interest but in the collective good, and not in partisan noise or pressure but in clarity of purpose,” the group added.
The bloc emphasized that its support for Dy is unwavering.
“As we offer Speaker Dy our solid, immovable and unequivocal support, we reaffirm our unity grounded in shared values, history and aspirations for the people of North Luzon and the entire country,” it said.
“We resolutely stand behind him with the full weight of our mandate, our districts and the trust of our people.”
In closing, the alliance said history will show that Northern Luzon chose unity.
“Let this Manifesto be recorded in the annals of the 20th Congress: when the gauntlet was thrown, the North did not waver; the North did not falter; the North chose unity over discord; and the North stood firmly behind its Speaker,” the manifesto said.
“With one united voice, we uphold Speaker Faustino ‘Bojie’ Dy III. With one firm resolve, we continue the work for the Filipino people. With one steadfast heart, we move forward together.”
Other members of the alliance include Ilocos Norte Rep. Angelo Marcos Barba; Ilocos Sur Rep. Ronald V. Singson; La Union Rep. Dante S. Garcia; and Pangasinan Reps. Arthur F. Celeste, Mark O. Cojuangco, Ma. Rachel J. Arenas, Georgina P. De Venecia, Ramon N. Guico Jr. and Marlyn Primicias-Agabas.
From Region II, the bloc includes Cagayan Reps. Ramon C. Nolasco, Baby Aline Vargas-Alfonso and Joseph “Jojo” L. Lara; Isabela Reps. Antonio Tonypet T. Albano, Ed Christopher S. Go, Ian Paul L. Dy, Joseph S. Tan, Faustino Michael Carlos T. Dy III and Faustino G. Dy III; as well as Timothy Joseph Cayton of Nueva Vizcaya, Midy N. Cua of Quirino and Ciriaco B. Gato Jr. of Batanes.
From the CAR, the alliance counts among its members Abra Rep. Joseph Sto. Niño B. Bernos, Apayao Rep. Eleanor Bulut-Begtang, Benguet Rep. Eric G. Yap, Baguio City Rep. Mauricio G. Domogan, Ifugao Rep. Solomon R. Chungalao, Kalinga Rep. Caroline B. Agyao and Mountain Province Rep. Maximo Y. Dalog Jr. as members.
Party-list reps from the North also signed the manifesto, including Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching B. Bernos, PHILRECA Party-list Rep. Presley De Jesus, ABONO Party-list Rep. Robert Raymund M. Estrella, United Senior Citizens Party-list Rep. Milagros A. Magsaysay, FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-list Rep. Brian Poe, AKO ILOCANO AKO Party-list Rep. Richelle Singson, KM Ngayon Na Party-list Rep. Kenneth Paolo Tereng, ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Jocelyn Tulfo, and LPGMA Party-list Rep. Allan U. Ty.
