Isabela 6th District Rep. Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III has been elected today as the new House Speaker for the 20th Congress, replacing Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez.

He was nominated by Quezon City 2nd District Rep. Ralph Wendel P. Tulfo and was the lone nominee for the post.

A veteran politician, Speaker Dy has consistently demonstrated strong leadership and dedication to uplifting the lives of Isabelinos.

He began his public service career in 1980 as the Action Officer of the Kabataan Barangay for Region II, later serving as Director of the Kapisanan ng mga Barangay ng Pilipinas in 1989, Vice Mayor of Cauayan from 1990 to 1992, and Mayor from 1992 to 2001.

He then represented Isabela’s 3rd District in Congress from 2001 to 2010, served as Governor from 2010 to 2019, and as Vice Governor from 2019 to 2025.

His efforts in championing legislation that strengthens agriculture and expands access to education during his tenure as vice governor of Isabela reflect his deep understanding of the people’s needs.

His election to the fourth-highest position in the Philippine government marks a milestone in the province’s role in shaping the nation’s future. It shows the trust he has gained from his constituents and colleagues by living out the values of service, perseverance, and integrity.

As the new Speaker, Dy now carries with him the aspirations not only of Isabelinos but also of the Filipino people. (Isabela PIO)