MANILA — House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III expressed confidence that the Senate can carry out its constitutional duty as an impeachment court while continuing its legislative work, saying both chambers of Congress should sustain the administration’s priority measures.

In a video statement, the Isabela lawmaker said the House of Representatives is ready to coordinate with the Senate under the leadership of Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian to complete the remaining priority legislation.

“May kumpiyansa po kami na may kakayahan ang Senado na pagsabayin ang kanilang constitutional duty bilang impeachment court at ang kanilang tungkulin bilang mga mambabatas,” Dy said.

Dy said both chambers can continue working on pending measures through bicameral conference committees and technical working groups.

“Handa po ang Kongreso na makipagtulungan sa Senado sa pamumuno ni Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian… nang sa gayon ay makagawa tayo ng mga batas na napapanahon at tutugon sa pangangailangan ng ating mga kababayan.”

He also said lawmakers should remain focused on advancing legislation despite the ongoing impeachment proceedings.

“Inaasahan po nating magkakaisa ang dalawang Kapulungan upang mapanatili ang momentum ng ating legislative agenda.”

“Sa dulo ng lahat ng ito, hindi naman ito tungkol sa Kamara o Senado,” stressed the Speaker.

“Ang mahalaga ay magkaroon tayo ng mga batas na magpapagaan ng buhay ng ating mga kababayan at magpapaunlad sa ating bansa.”