Manila, March 30 -- Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III has directed a series of joint committee hearings to consolidate government action and craft a comprehensive legislative response to the escalating Middle East conflict, with a focus on immediate relief, economic stability, and long-term resilience.

Dy announced on Monday that the hearings will bring together key executive agencies and House leaders to align on the aid and legislative package needed to address the situation in the short-, medium-, and long-term.

"We are holding these joint hearings to make sure that the initiatives of the Legislative branch are coordinated with the Executive and are properly targeted and forward-looking. Ang kailangan natin ngayon ay malinaw na plano-h...