Manila, Nov. 6 -- Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III on Wednesday expressed sympathy and solidarity with the families severely affected by Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi), assuring them that the House of Representatives is ready to assist.

"Nakikiramay ang Kapulungan ng mga Kinatawan sa mga pamilyang labis na naapektuhan ng Bagyong Tino, lalo na sa malaking bahagi ng Visayas, at ilang lugar sa Mindanao at Southern Luzon na sinalanta ng malakas na ulan at hangin. Kasama ninyo kami sa pagdarasal para sa inyong kaligtasan at mabilis na pagbangon (The House of Representatives sympathizes with the families severely affected by Typhoon Tino, especially those from a large part of Visayas, and some areas in Mindanao and Southern Luzon th...