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CREATE MORE DECENT JOBS FOR WOMEN – POE

Senator Grace Poe implored concerned government agencies to remain steadfast in creating economic opportunities for more women to find decent jobs. “We need more women in the labor force. They represent a formidable talent pool and an underutilized resource in the world of work,” Poe said as the nation celebrates the International Women’s Month. “Increasing […]

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POE BACKS BULACAN ECOZONE, AIRPORT CITY BILL

Senator Grace Poe has endorsed for plenary approval the committee report on the proposed Bulacan Airport City Special Economic Zone and Freeport or the “Bulacan Ecozone.” Committee Report No. 209 on Senate Bill No. 2572 establishing the Bulacan Ecozone was signed by majority of the senators in the Senate Committee on Economic Affairs headed by […]

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POE: PH NEEDS TIGHTER MEASURES VS FINANCIAL FRAUD

Senator Grace Poe stressed the need to put in place tighter measures to curb financial fraud and protect the Filipinos’ hard-earned money as more shift to online banking and digital payments. “They say that there are only two certain things in life: death and taxes. Ngayon, mukhang kinakailangan na nito ng amendment: death, taxes, and […]

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POE URGES EMPLOYERS: GIVE YOUR WORKERS ALLOWANCES

Senator Grace Poe appealed to employers to provide allowances and benefits to their workers to help them cope with the rising prices of commodities and fuel products. Poe said the assistance will help the country’s wage earners get by as the Senate approved on third and final reading the P100 wage hike bill. “I urge […]

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POE: ECONOMIC CHA-CHA MAY OPEN A CAN OF WORMS

Senator Grace Poe said proponents should tread carefully in tinkering with the 1987 Constitution to amend its economic provisions, warning it could instead open a can of worms. Poe said treading the path of constitutional reforms should be done in careful and measured ways as it could open a can of worms. “Sabi nila, sarado […]

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POE HAILS 2023 GALING POOK AWARDEES

Senator Grace Poe hailed the 10 winners of the 2023 Galing Pook Award and urged them to be genuine examples to other local government units (LGUs) at improving lives in communities. “The Philippine Senate proudly joins the Galing Pook Foundation and its partners in congratulating and commending the awardees of the 2023 Galing Pook Awards […]

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SHUN ‘PEKENG INITIATIVE’ – POE

Senator Grace Poe called on the public to reject the fake people’s initiative being peddled to amend the 1987 Constitution. What the Filipinos urgently need are food on the table, jobs, healthcare, education, and quality life, Poe stressed. “Sa bangayan dito sa pekeng initiative, inuuna na naman ng ibang tao ang politika kaysa problema ng […]

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GIVE KIDS FREE MEALS IN DAY CARE CENTERS – POE

Senator Grace Poe said the government’s free meals should be more accessible and efficiently distributed to ensure the nutritional needs of kids in public daycare and development centers are met. Poe issued the call as she supported the Senate’s proposed higher funding for the supplementary feeding program from P4 billion to P6 billion in 2024. […]

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POE: MONITOR MILK SUPPLY IN FEEDING PROGRAM

Senator Grace Poe asked relevant agencies to strictly monitor the handling of milk supply used in government feeding programs to prevent spoilage. “Pag-ingatan natin ang handling at delivery dahil madaling mapanis ang gatas,” Poe said during the budget deliberation of the Department of Education, which is implementing the school-based feeding program. “Milk can really fill […]

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ARREST, PENALIZE TEXT SCAMMERS – POE

Senator Grace Poe said authorities should start to test the mettle of the SIM Registration law by arresting and penalizing text scammers. Poe said the law has good provisions, which should be put into effective use by concerned agencies, law enforcers and telecommunications companies (telcos), instead of halting its implementation. “Nasa awtoridad ang responsibilidad ng […]