Manila, Dec. 12 -- Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III on Friday expressed support for reforms to the country's party-list system, underscoring the need to strengthen its original mandate of providing a voice to marginalized sectors, particularly Filipino workers, in the House of Representatives.

Speaking at the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) in Cubao, Quezon City, Dy said empowering workers requires ensuring that democratic mechanisms meant to represent them function as intended.

"At kung tunay nating nais na mas mapakinggan ang boses ng manggagawa, kailangan din nating tiyakin na ang mga mekanismong ginawa para sa inyo ay gumagana nang tama (If we really want the voice of worker...