November 22, 2025 | 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines — Building on the wave of political backing for the administration, the 39-member Northern Luzon Alliance in the House of Representatives declared its “unequivocal support” for Speaker Faustino Dy III, issuing a manifesto Thursday evening affirming unity and confidence in his leadership.
House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos of Ilocos Norte led the signing of the declaration, joined by Deputy Speakers Kristine Singson-Meehan of Ilocos Sur and Francisco Paolo Ortega V of La Union.
Composed of lawmakers from Regions I, II and the Cordillera Administrative Region, the alliance said its support is rooted in conviction and trust.
“We speak not by reason of political alignment or expediency, but out of conviction, experience and an unwavering belief in the Speaker’s leadership, integrity and steady hand in guiding the House of Representatives,” the manifesto read.
Affirming a united front across Northern Luzon, the bloc added: “We… stand as one in affirming our full, firm and unwavering confidence in the capable and impartial leadership of Speaker Bojie Dy III as he steers the House toward meaningful legislation, political stability and national progress.”
The lawmakers cited Dy’s “steady and unifying leadership” and clear legislative agenda.
Urging colleagues to move beyond political division, the group warned that “the nation must move forward from the division, paralysis and unnecessary distractions of a poisoned political atmosphere.”
Their support, they emphasized, rests “not in factional interest but in the collective good.”
“With one united voice, we uphold Speaker Faustino ‘Bojie’ Dy III… With one steadfast heart, we move forward together,” the manifesto added.