The registration of subscriber identity module (SIM) cards must be a convenient, secure, and easy experience for mobile phone owners. (Jonas Leupe/ Unsplash) Senator Grace Poe made this call to the government as well as telecommunication companies (telcos) Monday, Dec. 26, or one day ahead of the...
The current commuters’ ordeal caused by difficulty in getting rides, notably during the activity-filled holiday season, has caught up with the sorely lacking public transportation, especially in Metro Manila. Thus, "the government should lose no time in pulling together an efficient coordination...
The Civil Service Commission has announced that a total of 12,800 examinees passed the Fire Officer Examination (FOE), Penology Officer Examination (POE), and the Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE). (Photo courtesy of CSC) According to CSC, a total of 10,115 examinees passed the...
Calls for the Senate to formalize its position on the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) snowballed on Wednesday, December 14 after Sen. Grace Poe raised another abduction case involving this sector. Poe, in a privilege speech, narrated how a trusted friend told her two days ago how his...
Nothing brings more comfort than seeing real practitioners rise above the ranks and get appointed to the top of their respective fields, Sen. Grace Poe said on Wednesday, December 14. Poe made the remark during Ernesto Maceda Jr.’s confirmation hearing before the Commission on Appointments (CA)....
Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid on Wednesday, December 14, led some of the cast of “Ang Probinsyano” and “Batang Quiapo” in honoring the late Fernando Poe Jr. as he marks the latter’s 18th death anniversary today. Lapid is also accompanied here by Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise...
Senator Grace Poe has urged the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to clarify some concerns regarding the verification process indicated in the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the SIM Registration Act. “We note with grave concern the vague verification process under the said...
Senator Grace Poe has called on the government to start implementing a system that would help improve transportation services at the country's airports. Poe made the call as she noted that space is becoming increasingly scarce at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), while many people are...
Radical Champion Inigo Anton (left) and Rookie of the Year Brian Poe-Llamanzares Champion driver Inigo Anton and emerging racer Brian Poe-Llamanzares took the spotlight after a double podium finish at the recently concluded 2022 SEAOIL Radical Challenge. Radical SR1 Cup debuted at Clark...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday night, December 5, expressed her frustration at the way Congress failed to demonstrate its “power of the purse” with the full restoration of confidential and intelligence funds (CIFs) that have been slashed during the budget deliberations at the Senate....
Senator Grace Poe on Friday, December 2 asked the Department of Agriculture (DA) to lift its ban on the sale of imported salmon and pompano while it is studying whether it would lift it or not. Poe said she does not see any compelling safety reason to implement the DA Administrative Order 259...
Public information should be at the helm of services that holders of broadcast franchises should deliver to the people, Senator Grace Poe said on Wednesday, November 23. Poe pointed out that with the number of natural disasters and other emergency situations that we face, it is absolutely essential...
