House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III reaffirmed the House of Representatives’ commitment to supporting Filipino workers and advancing labor reforms during the 50th anniversary of the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) on Friday.
“Gusto ko pong sabihin ito nang malinaw: The House of Representatives is your partner. Ang Kapulungan po ninyo ay bukas palagi para sa inyo,” Dy said.
“Our doors are always open for you dahil ang lakas ng ating inang bayan ay nakaugat sa lakas ng manggagawa.”
Dy highlighted TUCP’s role in shaping labor legislation and cited measures advanced at the committee level, including stronger protections against workplace discrimination, barangay-level workers’ registries, and modernization of the National Registry of Workers.
He also noted initiatives to extend protections and incentives to freelancers and online workers, promote a more equitable minimum wage system, ratify ILO Convention 188 for fisherfolk, and institutionalize the TUPAD program of the Department of Labor and Employment.
“Lahat ng ito ay malinaw na mensahe: hindi tayo pwedeng tumigil. Hindi tayo pwedeng makuntento. We move because workers deserve more,” Dy said.
“The House of Representatives is and will always be a partner of the working class. Hindi po ito slogan; ito ay pangako… Hindi kami magsasara ng pinto. Hindi kami magsasara ng isip. Hindi kami magsasara ng puso. Asahan po ninyo: habang ako ang Speaker, tutuloy ang laban para sa mas makatao, makatarungan, at makabagong polisiya para sa manggagawang Pilipino.”