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An Underground Mass Transport Will Help Decongest Road Traffic – POE

  Senator Grace Poe expressed keenness and optimism on an ambitious project of the Duterte administration to construct a 25-kilometer underground mass transportation system, stressing such will not only help ease traffic in the already congested metropolis but also propel economic growth. “We have to invest now, build now, but not without exercising caution. Having […]

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8.9B Earmarked for Nutrition Programs in 2017 Budget – POE

  A total of P8.9 billion is included in the government’s spending program this year to implement two anti-hunger initiatives aimed at establishing a free feeding program in all public schools and provide children full support beginning conception up to two years old, Senator Grace Poe said. The two initiatives have been Poe’s pet bills […]

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Concerned Agencies Must Immediately Implement Solutions to Address the Worsening Traffic – POE

  The Senate is expected to speed up deliberations on the proposed emergency powers for traffic when sessions resume after its six-week break, following a drawing up of “common priorities” by the Palace and Congress, Senator Grace Poe said. Poe, principal sponsor of Senate Bill No. 1284 or the proposed Traffic and Congestion Crisis Act, […]

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We Need to Institutionalize a Brain Gain Program for Science and Technology Workers – POE

Sen. Grace Poe has filed a bill that seeks to institutionalize a “brain gain” program for science and technology workers and encourage them to return to the Philippines and contribute their knowledge for the betterment of the country. Poe recently filed Senate Bill No. 1324 or the proposed Balik Scientist Act that aims to offer […]

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Priority Seating for Senior Citizens in Air and Sea Transport – POE

  Sen. Grace Poe has filed a measure seeking to mandate the reservation and designation of priority seating for the elderly in public transportation to give them better access, safety and comfort. In filing Senate Bill No. 1367 that proposes to amend certain provisions of Republic Act No. 7432, as amended, or the Expanded Senior […]

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Board Needed to Investigate Accidents Involving Transportation, Such as Aircraft, Highway Accidents, Railroads, Pipelines, and Major Marine Accidents – POE

Sen. Grace Poe said she is poised to recommend remedial legislation that will create a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) that will conduct independent investigations on transport-related accidents on land, air, maritime and rail. Poe, chairperson of the Senate committee on public services that opened an inquiry into the deadly bus tragedy in Tanay, Rizal […]

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Emergency Powers May Expedite MRT-LRT Common Station – POE

The proposed emergency powers sought by the Executive to solve traffic could clear roadblocks in completing the common station project that has been delayed for several years, Senator Grace Poe said today. In a television interview, Poe, chairperson of the Senate committee on public services and principal sponsor of Senate Bill No. 1284 or the […]