Manila, June 10 -- Camarines Sur 1st District Rep. Tsuyoshi Anthony Horibata, representing House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III, on Wednesday highlighted the productivity of the House of Representatives and its focus on measures that support economic growth, create opportunities for businesses and improve the lives of Filipino families.

Delivering a message on behalf of the Speaker at the opening of the 20th Manila Foods and Beverages Expo (MAFBEX) at the World Trade Center, Horibata said the House has chosen to concentrate on legislation that can make a real difference in people's lives and help move the economy forward.

The lawmaker noted that under Dy's leadership, the House approved 229 measures during the First Regular Session th...