HOUSE Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Monday called on employees of the House of Representatives to unite in rebuilding public trust in Congress, underscoring the values of integrity, solidarity, and genuine public service.
Speaking at the flag-raising ceremony led by Senior Citizens Party-list Rep. Ompong Ordanes, Speaker Dy expressed deep gratitude to the House’s employees, security personnel, and maintenance staff for their continued dedication, especially amid public skepticism toward the institution.
“Alam kong hindi madali ang sitwasyon ng Kongreso sa panahong ito. Mabigat ang hamon sa ating institusyon at maging sa bawat isa sa atin,” Dy said.
“Masakit mang tanggapin, bumaba ang tiwala ng taumbayan sa atin. Pero ito ay paalala na mas kailangan nating pagbutihin ang ating trabaho at ibalik ang tiwalang iyon sa pamamagitan ng tapat na paglilingkod. Tandaan natin: sa bawat bagyo, may araw na muling sisikat. Sa bawat gabi ng dilim, may liwanag na paparating.”
The Speaker particularly lauded the staff for their tireless efforts during the recent budget deliberations, many of which extended into the early morning.
“Walang batas na maipapasa at walang sesyon na maisasagawa kung wala ang inyong sipag at dedikasyon,” he said. “Walang katumbas na salita ang aming pasasalamat.”
With the ceremony’s theme, “Kasama All: Tungo sa Diwang Makabayan,” Dy emphasized the importance of teamwork, reminding everyone that public service is a shared mission.
“Ito ang paalala na sa Kongreso, walang nag-iisa. Lahat tayo ay may mahalagang papel — mula sa mga mambabatas hanggang sa mga simpleng kawani — upang magtaguyod ng isang makabayan, tapat, at maaasahang paglilingkod,” he said.
“Hindi tayo nagsisilbi para sa sarili, kundi para sa bawat pamilyang Pilipino na umaasa sa atin.”
As the first Speaker from Isabela, Dy urged all House employees to draw inspiration from the Philippine flag, calling it a symbol not just of the nation but of their oath to serve with honor and compassion.
“Habang nakaharap tayo sa ating watawat, alalahanin natin na ito ay simbolo ng ating panata: maglingkod nang marangal, mahusay, at makatao. Magtulungan tayo. Magkaisa tayo,” he said.
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