Speaker Dy urges Southeast Asian lawmakers to bring citizens’ concerns to ASEAN leaders

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MANILA – Southeast Asian lawmakers must agree on a common message that brings the concerns of their constituents to ASEAN leaders and strengthens cooperation...

PREPARATORY MEETING. House of Representatives Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III (right) and AIPA Secretary General Dr. Chem Widhya lead the opening of the 15th ASEAN-AIPA Leaders’ Interface parliamentary preparatory meeting at Makati Shangri-La on Saturday (Nov. 14, 2026). The preparatory meeting brought together parliamentary delegations to review the draft AIPA Message and seek consensus on issues of common concern before presenting it to ASEAN leaders. (Photo courtesy of the House Speaker’s office)

MANILA – Southeast Asian lawmakers must agree on a common message that brings the concerns of their constituents to ASEAN leaders and strengthens cooperation between the region’s governments and their parliaments.

This was stressed by House of Representatives Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III as he opened the 15th ASEAN-AIPA Leaders’ Interface parliamentary preparatory meeting at Makati Shangri-La on Saturday.

“As we gather here, our primary task is to bridge the voices of our people with the aspirational goals of ASEAN. Our aim is to enhance the institutional partnership between the executive and legislative branches to ensure a resilient and inclusive community,” Dy said in his opening address.

The Speaker, who currently serves as ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) president, linked the Philippine ASEAN chairship theme, “Navigating Our Future, Together,” with the thrust of the 47th AIPA General Assembly, “Parliaments Securing a Peaceful, Prosperous, and People-Centered ASEAN,” as he emphasized that parliamentary engagement could help turn ASEAN’s shared goals into tangible progress for communities across Southeast Asia.

The preparatory meeting brought together parliamentary delegations to review the draft AIPA Message and seek consensus on issues of common concern before presenting it to ASEAN leaders.

“I am confident that with your active participation, support, and cooperation, we can generate a fruitful outcome and be able to find consensus on the AIPA Message…

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