{"id":19910,"date":"2026-05-04T07:56:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T23:56:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/journaldailynewsonline.com.ph\/?p=19910"},"modified":"2026-05-04T07:56:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T23:56:25","slug":"speaker-dy-salutes-filipino-workers-as-nations-true-lifeblood-vows-stronger-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/journaldailynewsonline.com.ph\/index.php\/2026\/05\/04\/speaker-dy-salutes-filipino-workers-as-nations-true-lifeblood-vows-stronger-protection\/","title":{"rendered":"SPEAKER DY SALUTES FILIPINO WORKERS AS NATION\u2019S \u2018TRUE LIFEBLOOD,\u2019 VOWS STRONGER PROTECTION"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>SPEAKER Faustino \u201cBojie\u201d G. Dy III on Friday paid tribute to Filipino workers at home and abroad, citing their vital role in driving the Philippine economy and shaping the country\u2019s future as the nation marked Labor Day.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cSa pagdiriwang natin ng Araw ng Paggawa, kinikilala natin ang mahalagang papel ng bawat manggagawa sa pag-usad ng ating ekonomiya at sa paghubog ng kinabukasan ng ating bayan,\u201d Dy said in his Labor Day message. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The leader of the House of Representatives underscored that workers remain the backbone and driving force of the nation\u2019s progress. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cKayo ang nagsisilbing lakas at buhay ng ating bansa\u2014you are the true lifeblood of our nation,\u201d Dy said. \u201cSa inyong sipag, tiyaga, at sakripisyo, patuloy na umaandar ang industriya, serbisyo, at kaunlaran ng Pilipinas,\u201d he added.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>At the same time, Dy acknowledged the persistent challenges faced by workers, including issues on wages, benefits, job security, and working conditions. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cBatid natin na marami pa ring hamon ang kinakaharap ng ating mga manggagawa\u2014mula sa sahod at benepisyo hanggang sa seguridad sa trabaho at maayos na kondisyon sa paggawa,\u201d he said. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Speaker from Isabela assured that the House remains committed to advancing the well-being of workers through legislation and policy measures. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cKaya naman po sa Kapulungan ng mga Kinatawan, patuloy naming itinataguyod ang kapakanan ng mga manggagawang Pilipino,\u201d Dy said. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cPatuloy po kaming magsusulong ng mga panukalang batas at mga hakbang na magpapalakas sa proteksyon, oportunidad, at dignidad ng manggagawa,\u201d the House leader further noted.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dy stressed that the government must match the dedication of workers with the same level of commitment to their welfare. \u201cYour hard work keeps our nation moving. It is only right that government works just as hard to protect your welfare and to support your aspirations,\u201d he said. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The House chief ended his message with a salute to Filipino workers for their sacrifices and enduring contribution to the nation. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cSa lahat ng manggagawang Pilipino, saludo kami sa inyo. Mabuhay ang manggagawang Pilipino, at mabuhay ang Pilipinas.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SPEAKER Faustino &ldquo;Bojie&rdquo; G. 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