THE House of Representatives has rolled out the Suporta sa Bayan Desk (SBD), a centralized public assistance program under Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III aimed at bringing government aid closer to Filipinos and ensuring faster, more organized delivery of support.
The SBD forms part of Alagang Kongreso, a three-pronged institutional program already launched by the House. The initiative also includes Dakilang Yugto, which provides continuing support for retired personnel, and the HRep Executive Check-Up Program, which strengthens healthcare access for House officials and employees.
House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” A. Marcos of Ilocos Norte said the SBD serves as the public-facing arm of Alagang Kongreso, streamlining how assistance requests are received, processed, and coordinated with partner government agencies.
Marcos credited Speaker Dy for pushing a system that directly responds to the needs of ordinary Filipinos seeking help from government.
“We thank Speaker Bojie Dy for establishing the Suporta sa Bayan Desk as a concrete expression of compassionate and responsive governance,” Marcos said.
He emphasized that the program is designed to ensure speed, clarity and dignity in public service.
“This is about making sure that when our people ask for help, the system is ready to respond quickly, clearly and with dignity,” he added.
The SBD functions as the House’s Public Support Program, serving as a central access point for requests coursed through lawmakers and partner offices, while coordinating closely with relevant government agencies for delivery.
It covers medical, funeral, transportation, and cash relief assistance, creating a more accessible and structured pathway for Filipinos in need of immediate support.
Marcos said the initiative addresses long-standing gaps in how assistance is delivered, replacing fragmented processes with a unified system.
“The Suporta sa Bayan Desk transforms public assistance from a fragmented process into a coordinated system,” the Majority Leader said.
“It ensures that every request is tracked, every case is acted upon, and every Filipino is treated with respect,” he added.
Anchored on the principles of malasakit, transparency, and public service, the SBD institutionalizes a single, reliable platform that strengthens accountability and responsiveness in government aid.
Marcos said the program reflects a broader effort under Speaker Dy to make public service more tangible and people-centered.
“This initiative shows that the House is not only focused on legislation, but also on delivering real, tangible support to the people,” Marcos said. “Under Speaker Dy’s leadership, we are building an institution where public service is not abstract. It is felt, it is accessible, and it works.”
With the SBD now in place alongside Dakilang Yugto and the HRep Executive Check-Up Program, the House aims to deliver a more complete and inclusive system of care that serves retirees, its workforce, and the Filipino public.
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