By Jose Cielito Reganit
MANILA – House Speaker Faustino Dy III has rallied his lawmaker peers to stand united with Filipinos affected by recent calamities, emphasizing that true leadership is measured by dedication, compassion and action in times of crisis.
“Amid every calamity, we are reminded that public service is not only about crafting laws, but also in showing compassion, taking action, and offering hope),” he stressed at the resumption of the House session on Tuesday.
Dy said the House leadership understands and fully supports lawmakers who remain in their districts to lead relief and recovery operations after tropical cyclones Uwan and Tino battered the country in succession. “It is just right for us to show our and deliver immediate aid and long-term rehabilitation. dedication in service in these trying times,” he added.
The Isabela Sixth District lawmaker assured families and communities devastated by the typhoons that Congress will work hard and continue to coordinate with national agencies and local officials to ensure that relief, rehabilitation and preparedness efforts are implemented efficiently and equitably.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said tropical cyclones Uwan and Tino affected more than two million Filipino. Tino claimed 232 lives. (With PNA)