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POE THANKS PINOYS FOR 12 YEARS OF SENATE SERVICE

Senator Grace Poe capped her 12-year, two-term stint at the Senate with a heartfelt and amusing speech, grateful to the Filipinos for allowing her to serve. In her valedictory address, Poe said she was grateful to the Filipinos for their trust and the opportunity to serve. “The real power of this office lies not in […]

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POE CALLS FOR ETHICAL, INNOVATIVE USE OF AI

Senator Grace Poe called for the development of guidelines and tools to make sure Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems in the country are ethical and inclusive, and innovative. Speaking at the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce, Poe said the question of governance becomes increasingly urgent as AI continues to disrupt and revolutionize business, industries and […]

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POE TO LTO: BE STRICT IN ISSUING DRIVER’S LICENSES

Senator Grace Poe urges the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to strictly implement its guidelines in issuing driver’s licenses to ensure that only qualified persons will get their hands on the wheel. “The fatal road crashes that have killed and maimed motorists must serve as a wake-up call for transportation officials to enforce the rules on […]

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UNESCO RECOGNIZES FPJ FILM COLLECTION — POE

Senator Grace Poe showed appreciation to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for choosing the film collection of her father, the late National Artist Fernando Poe Jr., as part of the Memory of the World (MoW) Programme. Poe said a total of 168 movies of her father are in the FPJ Film […]

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POE WANTS CREATION OF TRANSPORT SAFETY BOARD

Senator Grace Poe sounded the alarm over the cases of deaths and injuries due to road mishaps as she bats for the urgent passage of a transportation safety bill she filed in the Senate. “Lives are lost and injuries are sustained daily by motorists for reasons that could have been prevented in the first place. […]

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POE CHAMPIONS WOMEN’S RIGHTS

Senator Grace Poe said International Women’s Day is an opportunity to hail Filipino women for their talent, tenacity and grit, stressing the need for more policies and programs that would advance their rights and welfare. Poe, chairperson of the Senate committee on finance, highlighted the sustained funding for the First 1000 Days law to allow […]

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WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL TO RISE IN DAGUPAN CITY

Senator Grace Poe led the groundbreaking ceremony for a memorial building in Dagupan City, which she said will keep the sacrifices and heroism of Filipino war veterans alive. The Gen. Douglas MacArthur Memorial Building to be built on a 600-square meter lot in Bonuan Blue Beach also aims to serve as a reminder of the […]

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POE HAILS SENATE OK OF KONEKTADONG PINOY BILL

Senator Grace Poe hailed the Senate approval of the proposed Konektadong Pinoy Act (KPA), stressing its importance in paving the path to bring all Filipinos online and transform the country into a connected, globally competitive economy. The final consolidated measure included Poe’s Senate Bill No. 864, which was filed as early as July 2022, to […]

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POE BATS FOR PASSAGE OF REVISED ANIMAL WELFARE ACT

Senator Grace Poe implored her colleagues in Congress to pass the revised Animal Welfare Act in the 19th Congress to put a halt to the grim reality of violence against animals unfolding every day. Poe delivered her sponsorship speech on the measure signalling the start of plenary discussions. “By passing the Revised Animal Welfare Act, […]

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POE BATS FOR MOTORCYCLES-FOR-HIRE LAW PASSAGE

Senator Grace Poe called for revved up action to pass the bill to legalize and regulate motorcycles-for-hire as a safe mode of transportation. “The motorcycle-for-hire bill has been through the long and winding road to passage. Our tank is full,” Poe said during the hearing of the Senate Committee on Public Services, which she previously […]