House Speaker and Isabela 6th District Representative Bojie Dy called on legislators and employees of the House of Representatives to unite in advancing needed reforms and restoring public trust in government.
He reminded House members that their leadership mandate came with significant challenges, but emphasized that he remains steadfast because of the collective strength of the institution.
“Ilang buwan pa lamang ang nakakalipas mula nang pagkatiwalaan tayo na pamunuan ang institusyong ito. Sa totoo lang, napakalaki ng hamon at suliraning ating nadatnan. Ngunit sa kabila ng lahat, hindi ako natinag—dahil alam kong hindi ako nag-iisa. Kasama ko kayo. Kasama ko ang tapang, talino, at puso ng bawat kinatawan at bawat kawani dito sa Kapulungan,” Dy said.
Speaking during the flag-raising ceremony at the Batasan Complex in Quezon City on Monday, Dy underscored the importance of unity and public service above personal interests.
“Mga kasama, malinaw ang hamon sa ating lahat: Magkaisa. Magtulungan. Isantabi ang pansariling interes para sa kapakanan ng mamamayang Pilipino,” he added.
Dy urged the House to play an integral role in strengthening the nation, saying the current climate calls for courage, clarity, and collective resolve.
“Kung may panahon mang hinihingi ang pagkakaisa, iyon ay ngayon na. Kung may pagkakataon mang dapat magpamalas tayo ng lakas ng loob at paninindigan, iyon ay ngayon na rin. Kung may puwang man para maging liwanag tayo sa gitna ng dilim ng kaguluhan, pagdududa, at maling impormasyon—ito na ang tamang panahon,” he said.
He emphasized that the House has the capacity to become a model institution.
“Kayang-kaya nating itayo ang isang Kongresong tapat, makatao, makabayan, at tunay na nagsisilbi. Kayang-kaya nating maging instrumento ng pagkakaisa at paghilom ng ating bayan,” Dy added.
The Speaker also warned against being distracted by political noise and misinformation circulating online.
“Hinihikayat ko kayo: huwag nating hayaang maapektuhan tayo ng mga naririnig o nababasa sa social media. Kayang-kaya nating baguhin ang imahe ng institusyong ito sa pamamagitan ng tapat, masipag, at makabuluhang paglilingkod,” he said.
Dy extended appreciation to House employees, whom he described as the institution’s “pillar and strength.”
“Hayaan ninyong sabihin ko ito mula sa aking puso: darating din ang araw na hindi ninyo na kailangan pang mag-alinlangan o mahiyang sabihing kayo ay empleyado ng KAMARA,” he said.
“Hindi na magtatagal ang bawat isa sa inyo ay makakapaglakad nang taas-noo, dahil kabahagi kayo, at tayong lahat, sa pagbabagong ating sama-samang isinusulong.”
He concluded by urging lawmakers and staff to serve as sources of hope and unity, approaching the coming year with renewed dedication and confidence in their mandate.