The House of Representatives is ready to deliver immediate and concrete relief measures following President Marcos' declaration of a state of national energy emergency.

“The House will move with the same urgency, through targeted interventions, close oversight, and real relief for our people,” House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III said on Tuesday night, March 24 after Marcos' announcement.

Dy's response signals swift legislative action that aims to mitigate the impact of runaway fuel prices and potential supply disruptions.

Dy expressed full support for the President’s move, which he described as a timely and necessary step to shield the country from the ripple effects of the Middle East conflict on fuel supply, prices, and the broader economy.

“President Bongbong Marcos moved with urgency because the threat [was] real and immediate. This is about staying ahead of the crisis before it hits Filipino families harder,” said the Isabela 6th district representative.

Through Executive Order (EO) No. 110, the President placed the country under a national energy emergency, as he cited the “imminent danger” to the country’s energy supply due to global disruptions and rising oil prices.

The order also adopts the Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) as a whole-of-government framework to ensure stable supply chains, uninterrupted essential services, and continued economic activity.

According to the Speaker, the declaration allows government to act faster to secure supply lines and keep essential services running without disruption.

“Kapag naantala ang suplay ng enerhiya, hindi lang ilaw ang mawawala, pati transportasyon, pagkain, at kabuhayan ang tatamaan. Kaya dapat tayong kumilos nang maagap at may buong pagpapasya,” he said.

(When the energy supply is disrupted, it’s not only the lights that go out—transportation, food, and livelihoods are also affected. That’s why we must act swiftly and with full resolve.)

He noted that the House had already begun acting on measures to provide immediate relief, including the same-day signing and transmittal to the Senate Tuesday of the proposed suspension of the excise tax on fuel.

The Speaker backed the UPLIFT framework, which he described as a critical mechanism to keep the economy stable during the crisis.

“UPLIFT is about discipline and coordination in government, ensuring steady supply of fuel, food, and other essentials while leaving no sector behind,” Dy said.

He stressed that the House will align its legislative agenda with the emergency response to ensure that government action translates into real, felt relief on the ground.

“In moments like this, unity in government is not optional. It is essential to protect our people and keep the nation moving forward," the House leader further said.