CAMP VICENTE LM, Laguna – Investigators found persons of interest upon review by the Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) ‘America’ of the CCTV footage in areas where an attempt to assassinate Mayor Filipina Grace R. America of Infanta, Quezon happened, 18 days ago. Police Regional Office...
Senator Grace Poe on Wednesday said that the P200 monthly subsidy to be given to the poor Filipino families amid the continuous oil price hike is not enough. In a statement, Poe said the government must not be frugal in terms of giving cash assistance to the poor Filipinos, saying a P200 per month...
Senator Grace Poe has recognized the need for the government and institutions to create an environment that would empower women entrepreneurs to surpass pre-existing limitations and thrive in the new normal. “I believe the government should invest in women entrepreneurs as they will be extremely...
Senator Grace Poe has stressed the importance of improving electricity services and lowering the rates in far-flung areas of Mindanao to pave the way for more investments and businesses in the region. Poe made the pronouncement Wednesday, March 9 as the Senate Committee on Public Services, which...
Senate action on the pending online "e-sabong" franchise for gambling businessman Charlie ‘Atong’ Ang’s Lucky 8 Star Quest will move only after the case of missing 34 ‘sabungeros’ (cockfight afficionados) has been resolved. This was the stand of Senator Grace Poe, chairwoman of the Senate...
Contrary to the claims of Senate President Vicente Sotto III and Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, President Duterte did not give any go-signal to put a stop to the operations of online cockfight or “e-sabong” amid the investigation into the reported missing 31 cockfight enthusiasts. PAGCOR...
A Catholic prelate has condemned the shooting of Infanta Mayor Filipina Grace America in Quezon province on Sunday. Photo Prelature of Infanta FB Infanta Bishop Bernardino Cortez asked the faithful to pray for the mayor and for justice to prevail. “May justice prevail in this wicked crime,” he...
CAMP VICENTE LIM Canlubang, Laguna -- Police Regional Office-Calabarazon (Cavite-Laguna-Batangas-Rizal-Quezon) Director BGen. Antonio Yarra has ordered the creation of a special Task Force that will conduct a thorough investigation on the shooting of Infanta, Quezon Mayor Filipina Grace America on...
Senator Grace Poe on Thursday appealed to the Philippine government to prioritize the possible repatriation of the Filipinos in Ukraine where military tension is now high over Russia’s impending invasion. “All hands should be on deck for the urgent evacuation of Filipinos from Ukraine amid...
Former high-ranking government officials, senators, and local chief executives, headlined by former Senator and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff Rodolfo “Pong” Biazon, endorsed the presidential bid of Vice President Leni Robredo. Vice President Leni Robredo (VPLR Media...
AP Party-list nominee and former 18th Congress lawmaker Ronnie Ong has expressed elation over the nearing enactment of the proposed Foundling Welfare Act, which now only needs President Duterte's signature. (Zelle Duda/ Unsplash) “The Foundling Law is a signature away from becoming law. There’s...
Senator Grace Poe on Wednesday urged gasoline station operators to offer discounts as oil prices continue to increase. “In the absence of oil price control under a deregulated regime, we urge operators of gasoline stations to ensure competitive prices by offering its customers discounts on fuel...
