Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said unity and a shared focus on public service allowed the House of Representatives to advance key reforms during the First Regular Session of the 20th Congress.
In his closing speech, Dy said the chamber showed that meaningful legislation can move forward when lawmakers prioritize the needs of Filipinos over political differences.
“Mga kasama, kapag malinaw ang direksyon ng pamumuno, kapag nagkakaisa ang institusyon, at kapag trabaho ang inuuna kaysa ano pa man, kahit magkaiba ang ating mga pananaw at ang ating mga paninindigan, alam ko po na ang tanging hangarin nating lahat ay mabigyan ng pag-asa, oportunidad, at mas maayos na kinabukasan ang bawat Pilipino,” Dy said.
The Speaker said the House’s accomplishments were made possible by cooperation among lawmakers and their commitment to place public welfare at the center of the legislative agenda.
“Sama-sama nating isinulong ang kapakanan ng sambayanang Pilipino, ang pangunahing layunin ng ating Kapulungan,” he said.
“Ito po ang produkto ng ating masiglang diskusyon, deliberasyon, at pagtutulungan na naghatid ng mabuti at makabuluhang resulta. Lahat po ng ito ay ginawa natin sa ngalan ng transparency and accountability sa ating mga kababayan,” he added.
Dy acknowledged that many Filipinos continue to look for concrete proof that government institutions are serious about delivering meaningful change.
He said rebuilding public trust remains a continuing challenge for the House.
“Hindi man po kami perpektong institusyon, subalit araw-araw po naming pinagsisikapan pagbutihin ang aming mga tungkulin. Sapagkat gaya nga ng sinabi ko noon: Trust is not demanded. It is earned,” Dy said.
The House chief urged lawmakers to stay focused, diligent and determined in pursuing reforms that directly improve the lives of ordinary Filipinos.
“Alam po namin na hindi pa sapat ang aming pagsisikap upang maibalik ang tiwala ng taumbayan. Pero gagawin po namin itong inspirasyon upang lalong maging masipag, masigasig, at determinado para sa huli, kada desisyon at hakbang na ating ginagawa ay nakatuon sa aming pinakamataas na mithiin: ang magdulot ng pagbabago at kaginhawaan sa buhay ng nakararaming Pilipino,” he said.