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REQUIRE ‘LIVE SELFIE’ FOR SIM REGISTRATION — POE

Senator Grace Poe prodded concerned agencies and telecommunications companies (telcos) to make “selfies” a requirement in the process of SIM registration as deterrence against fraud and scamming. Poe said the selfies, or one’s photograph taken by oneself, should be part of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 11934 or the SIM Registration […]

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POE CALLS FOR REVIEW OF NEW TRAVEL RULES

Senator Grace Poe asked concerned government agencies to temporarily put off the implementation of the new travel rules amid concerns raised by the public on the burdensome requirements. “The lingering doubts and questions about the new rules must not be swept under the rug,” Poe said. “Authorities must make travelling through our airports secure against […]

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POE TO GOV’T: ENSURE SAFETY OF SEA TRAVEL

Senator Grace Poe said the government must ensure compliance to the highest maritime standards for the safety of passengers traveling by water. Presiding over the inquiry of the Senate public services committee on the capsizing of a motor banca in Binangonan, Rizal, Poe lamented the tragedy “revealed serious maritime safety compliance lapses that need to […]

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SENATE READY TO PROBE RIZAL BOAT MISHAP — POE

Senator Grace Poe asked the authorities to pursue a thorough and airtight investigation on the capsizing of a boat in Laguna Lake off Binangonan, Rizal to make those responsible accountable. Poe issued the statement even as she announced that the Senate committee on public services, which she heads, is prepared to open its own probe […]

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MAKE MOTORCYCLE TAXIS LEGAL, SAYS POE

Senator Grace Poe said it is high time motorcycles are legalized as a safe and convenient mode of public transportation in the country. Presiding over a hearing of the Senate committee on public services, which she heads, Poe said the results of the Department of Transportation pilot study on the viability of motorcycle taxis which […]

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POE WANTS PANAY ISLAND BROWNOUTS PROBED

Senator Grace Poe has sought an inquiry into the power interruption plaguing Panay Island for years to identify measures that would ensure continuous supply to consumers. In filing Senate Resolution No. 579, Poe said it is time to put in place a long-term solution to the power woes which have been severely impacting on the […]

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CAAP URGED: MAINTAIN, IMPROVE AIRPORT FACILITIES

Senator Grace Poe said recommendations made by the Senate public services committee on the air traffic system conditions of the country’s airports should serve as impetus to accelerate improvement of equipment and systems in the country’s gateways. Senators approved the panel report on the New Year’s Day Philippine airspace shutdown inquiry which Poe sponsored in […]

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UPGRADE AIRPORT EQUIPMENT TO STOP GLITCHES – POE

The Senate committee on public services headed by Senator Grace Poe raised the urgent need to improve the technical capacity of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and upgrade critical equipment to avert future glitches at the country’s airports. These should be complemented with the roll out of sufficient engineering guidelines and training […]

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POE TO NEDA: FAST-TRACK PUBLIC SERVICE ACT IRR

Senator Grace Poe called on concerned executive agencies to expedite the release of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Public Service Act (PSA) to allow the people to benefit from improved services and goods with more investments. Poe stressed that the IRR that will facilitate the law’s implementation has yet to be issued […]

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POE TO MWSS: DO MORE VS MAYNILAD INTERRUPTIONS

Senator Grace Poe said the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) needs to do more to ensure that its concessionaires fulfill their obligations, as “slapping fines on those who fail their obligations is not enough.” The MWSS Regulatory Office (RO) penalized Maynilad P27.48 million recently for failing to supply water to consumers in the south […]