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LOOK INTO PLIGHT OF COMMUTERS – POE

Sen. Grace Poe said the government must look into the plight of commuters at risk of contracting the coronavirus as they scramble for rides daily amid the scarcity of public transport, jacking up their transportation expenses. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported a slight deceleration in inflation in March but reported a hefty increase in […]

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SENIORS ALLOWED TO GO OUT FOR ESSENTIAL GOODS AND SERVICES UNDER GCQ – ANGARA

Following reports of senior citizens facing difficulty in their movement under the general community quarantine (GCQ), Senator Sonny Angara reminded authorities that they are allowed outside of their homes to obtain essential goods and services. “The guidelines for areas under GCQ are very clear. Senior citizens and persons below 21 years of age, while required […]

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An Underground Mass Transport Will Help Decongest Road Traffic – POE

  Senator Grace Poe expressed keenness and optimism on an ambitious project of the Duterte administration to construct a 25-kilometer underground mass transportation system, stressing such will not only help ease traffic in the already congested metropolis but also propel economic growth. “We have to invest now, build now, but not without exercising caution. Having […]