Faustino Dy III: “And funds should be augmented so we can make sure that we can get past this challenge for our countrymen in this region,”

It’s about time, as we have already experienced the intense effect of El Niño on crop production, food security, and our economy. From 2023 to 2024, palay production dropped by 12 percent to 15 percent, leading to higher rice prices and…

Our public facilities that we need like hospitals, which we need badly now, have to be checked for structural worthiness, along with the airport so that transportation continues.

My colleagues, we cannot stop the dry season or the rainy season. But we can lessen the damage if we are prompt in our preparations,

Today we affirm a foundational truth. Every single Filipino deserves to be seen, valued, respected and given an unhindered path to reach their full potential.