Manila, June 17 -- Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III on Wednesday congratulated Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on his formal election as Senate President, expressing confidence that Congress will continue to advance measures that promote economic growth, strengthen public services and improve the lives of Filipinos.

"The House of Representatives congratulates Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on his formal election as Senate President," Dy said in a statement.

The Speaker said Gatchalian assumes the Senate leadership at a crucial period as Congress continues to fulfill its constitutional mandate and address issues that directly impact the lives of Filipinos.

He reiterated the House's commitment to maintaining close coordination with the Senate to adv...