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In her State of the Nation Address (SONA) appearance, Senator Grace Poe wore a Filipino terno reflecting her optimism as she capped 12 years of serving the people as a legislator. Poe walked the red carpet in a one-piece white silk crepe terno designed by Filipino fashion master Paul Cabral. The gown featured a small […]
With a solemn Holy Mass and gift-giving, family and friends remembered film icon Susan Roces on the second year of her death. Senator Grace Poe, daughter Nika, and some relatives from the Sonora clan attended an early morning mass at the Sanctuario De San Jose in San Juan City before proceeding to the family mausoleum […]
Senator Grace Poe warned the water shortage being felt in a number of provinces could happen anew if the management of water resources is not addressed. “Tagtuyot ngayon, baha naman sigurado sa susunod na buwan. Tila ito na ang reyalidad para sa ating mga kababayan taon-taon na lang,” Poe said as she presides over the […]
Senator Grace Poe asserted the need for a “whole of community” approach to end animal cruelty and promote their welfare. Poe said many animal rights volunteers have established welfare foundations and groups in the country to make it a safer place for animals. “However, we cannot rely on individual efforts alone; rather, a whole community […]
Senator Grace Poe called for opportunities to engage women in various fields of endeavors and leadership, saying their participation is vital to propel the nation’s growth and stability. “There is a compelling need to mobilize more women into the workforce, move them to stable jobs and income, develop their talent and pathways for advancement,” Poe […]
Senator Grace Poe called anew for the review of the public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP), saying it lacks safety nets for drivers and operators who will bear the brunt of the December 31 consolidation deadline. “Nakaka-alarma na makitang hindi naaprubahan ang mga sinusulong natin proteksyon para sa mga drivers sa pondo ng PUV Modernization […]
Senator Grace Poe pressed for the creation of a Department of Water, saying the country’s water woes are “too big” to be met by fragmented responses. Poe also enjoined the private sector to work with the government in ensuring sustainable water management and access of the people to safe drinking water and sanitation. “The irony […]
Senator Grace Poe implored government regulators and telecommunications companies (telcos) to boost their linkages and provide free internet access to public schools. Poe said the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Department of Education (DepEd) should work closely with the telcos to ensure students even in the most remote schools experience the […]
Senator Grace Poe has proposed the creation of a body that will have wider powers in ensuring the promotion of animal welfare in the country and their protection against cruelty. Senate Bill No. 2458 seeks a revised Animal Welfare Act to strengthen animal welfare standards, policies, rules and regulations, implementation and enforcement as well as […]
Senator Grace Poe exhorted the management of the Office for Transportation Security (OTS) to enforce a one-strike policy against its personnel found involved in wrongdoings. Poe said the measure will weed out the undesirables from the good ones and will help restore the integrity of the office tainted by corruption and controversy. “Ang kailangan natin […]