The 39-member Northern Luzon Alliance in the House of Representatives has pledged unequivocal support for Speaker Faustino Dy III through a manifesto issued on Thursday evening. This declaration, led by Majority Leader Sandro Marcos, emphasizes unity and trust in Dy's leadership amid calls for political stability. The bloc, representing lawmakers from northern regions, roots its endorsement in conviction rather than mere alignment.
In a show of solidarity, the Northern Luzon Alliance, comprising 39 lawmakers from Regions I, II, and the Cordillera Administrative Region, formally endorsed Speaker Faustino 'Bojie' Dy III. The group, guided by House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos of Ilocos Norte, along with Deputy Speakers Kristine Singson-Meehan of Ilocos Sur and Francisco Paolo Ortega V of La Union, signed the manifesto in Manila.
The document underscores the alliance's confidence in Dy's 'steady and unifying leadership' and his focus on a clear legislative agenda. '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 states.
Highlighting a commitment to progress, the bloc affirmed: '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.' They urged moving past divisions, warning that 'the nation must move forward from the division, paralysis and unnecessary distractions of a poisoned political atmosphere.'
The support, described as resting 'not in factional interest but in the collective good,' concludes with a call for unity: 'With one united voice, we uphold Speaker Faustino ‘Bojie’ Dy III. With one steadfast heart, we move forward together.' This endorsement builds on broader political backing for the administration, signaling efforts to foster stability in the House.