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Speaker Dy, Northern Luzon Alliance hail PBBM's anti-corruption drive amid kickback claims

Published Nov 21, 2025 01:52 am

At A Glance

  • Another regional faction in the House of Representatives--this time led by no less than Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III's--has expressed its continued support for President Marcos amid the allegations of corruption that have been hounding the administration.
House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III (left), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (MANILA BULLETIN)
House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III (left), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (MANILA BULLETIN)


Another regional faction in the House of Representatives--this time led by no less than Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III's--has expressed its continued support for President Marcos amid the allegations of corruption that have been hounding the administration.
The Northern Luzon Alliance, which also includes Majority Leader Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos, issued a manifesto of support for President Marcos on Thursday night, Nov. 20.
"We, the members of the Northen Luzon Alliance, comprising of the House Members from Regions I, II and Cordillera Administrative Region, 20ᵗʰ Congress, House of Representatives, hereby express our unequivocal and collective support to the Administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.," the manifesto read.
"Guided by our sworn duty to advance the national interest and to uphold the integrity of our democratic institutions, we stand united behind the President’s governance agenda for a stable, progressive and future-ready Philippines," it added.
"We fully support the President’s decisive and uncompromising policy direction in curbing corruption across all levels of government. We affirm the administration’s efforts to strengthen institutional safeguards that promote transparency, efficiency and accountability in the use of public funds," declared the 40 signatories.
In a series of video messages over the weekend, former Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co claimed that President Marcos sought P100 billion worth of project insertions in the 2025 national budget, particularly during the Bicameral Conference Committee hearings.
From this massive insertion, the Chief Executive--who hails from Ilocos Norte--allegedly received 25 percent or P25 billion in kickbacks.
Last Tuesday, the Visayan Bloc led by its convenor, Bacolod City lone district Rep. Albee Benitez came out with a statement praising President Marcos for launching an anti-corruption campaign.
This, after Philippine leader himself exposed the flood control projects corruption scandal.
The Northern Luzon Alliance went a step further and hailed President’s vision for a resilient and forward-looking nation.
"We champion the administration’s initiatives that advance structural reforms and long-term national resilience, particularly in strengthening agriculture and irrigation systems to ensure food security and higher rural production; investing in climate adaptation, disaster preparedness and environmental protection; enhancing education, skills development and youth empowerment programs that build a globally competitive workforce; and advancing peace, order and regional development initiatives that guarantee safety, stability, and equitable growth across all provinces, especially in Northern Luzon."
The signatories subsequently said: "In view of the foregoing, we hereby formally declare: Our unwavering support to President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and his Administration; our full commitment to pass legislation aligned with the President’s national agenda; our firm determination to uphold transparency, accountability and the rule of law; and our unyielding resolve to protect the integrity of our institutions and preserve national stability."
"With one voice, we stand prepared to work collaboratively and constructively with the executive branch in pursuit of a more prosperous, orderly and united Philippines," they further said.
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