Senator Grace Poe hopes that the public won't have to queue up just to get their supply of water amid the worsening El Niño phenomenon. "Mahalaga na laging may dumadaloy na malinis na tubig sa bawat tahanan (It's important that there's always access to clean water in every home)," she said in a...
For Senator Grace Poe, the late "King of Philippine movies", Fernando Poe, Jr., or simply "Da King", was a kind soul both on reel and in real life. Sen. Grace Poe offered flowers and lit candles for Fernando Poe, Jr. and her mother, Susan Roces, who passed away on May 20, 2022, at their grave...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) chief should be given the power to appoint chiefs of police (COP) of cities and municipalities, some senators said. Sen. Grace Poe made the suggestion during Tuesday’s interpellation on Senate Bill No. 2449 or the proposed Act Providing for...
Senator Grace Poe on Tuesday, December 12 renewed her call for the government to review the public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP) noting that it lacks safety nets for drivers and operators who will bear the brunt of the December 31 consolidation deadline. Poe,...
Senators on Sunday, December 10 strongly condemned the latest water cannon attack of Chinese ships on a Philippine government vessel in the West Philippine Sea that were providing supplies to Filipino fishermen near Bajo de Masinloc or Scarborough Shoal. “This time, China not only caused...
Senator Grace Poe called on the Department of Agriculture (DA) to take an active role in crafting policies and programs to promote animal welfare in the country. Poe recently filed Senate Bill No. 2458 which seeks to strengthen animal welfare standards, policies, rules and regulations,...
Senators lauded the recent move of President Marcos to issue an executive order and several proclamations that grant amnesty to rebels and insurgents. In a statement, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada said that the agreement to resume the peace talks between the Philippine government and the National...
The Senate on Wednesday, November 22 approved on third and final reading the bill that seeks to establish the proposed Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System (PENCAS) law. At least 23 senators in favor of Senate Bill No. 2439, with zero negative votes and zero...
Senator Grace Poe said that kids in public daycare and development centers should have better access to the government's free meals to ensure that their nutritional needs are met. Sen. Grace Poe seeks an update on the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) feeding program, the...
For Senator Grace Poe, solving problems as big as water management requires a titanic solution. Poe reiterated her belief as she pushed anew for the creation of a Department of Water, stating that the country's water woes are "too big" to be met by fragmented responses. (Photo courtesy of Senator...
Some senators on Monday, November 13 welcomed the decision of a Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC) to finally grant former senator Leila de Lima’s petition to be allowed to post bail. Senator Risa Hontiveros, a fellow opposition lawmaker, said she is thankful that De Lima was...
Senator Grace Poe said government regulators and telecommunications companies (telcos) should boost their linkages to provide free wifi services to needy public schools. For one, Poe said the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Department of Education...
