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POE BACKS CREATION OF WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

Senator Grace Poe welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call to action to establish a separate government body to efficiently manage the country’s water resources, saying this should bolster the passage of the proposed Department of Water Resources bill. “No less than the chief executive has sounded the alarm over our precarious water supply situation, especially […]

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FOUNDLING LAW IRR SIGNED – POE

Senator Grace Poe said the Filipinos’ quest for a law that will accord foundlings with rights and protection has reached a milestone with the signing of its implementing rules and regulations (IRR). “I am grateful to have been given the opportunity to be part of this landmark legislation. No sweeter words could ever be written. Today, […]

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GIVE HYBRID WORK ARRANGEMENT A CHANCE – POE

Senator Grace Poe asked the entire government to “think outside the cubicle” and allow modern technologies for hybrid work arrangements in the country to thrive in promoting inclusive economic growth. In her privilege speech, the veteran legislator said: “Hybrid work is not a radical, futuristic idea whose time is yet to come. It is an […]

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POE HAILS METROBANK FOUNDATION OUTSTANDING PINOYS

Senator Grace Poe hailed this year’s awardees of the “Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos” consisting of teachers, soldiers, and police officers who exemplified selfless dedication and extraordinary public service. “It is always uplifting to cross paths with remarkable Filipinos who excel in their field and make a difference in other people’s lives even amid the challenging […]

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REGISTER EVERY CHILD’S BIRTH – POE

Senator Grace Poe has filed a bill that will pave the way for the timely registration of vulnerable Filipino children to assure them of recognition and protection from the government.Poe’s Senate Bill 332 or the Children in Need of Special Protection (CNSP) Birth Registration Act seeks to provide an enhanced framework for the prompt birth […]

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BILL RECOGNIZING FOUNDLINGS GETS SENATE OK

The Senate gave its nod to a legislative proposal that would recognize foundlings as natural-born Filipinos and give them protection as such. Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2233 hurdled the Upper Chamber on third and final reading with 23 affirmative votes, no negative vote and no abstention from the senators. The measure seeks to promote the […]

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SENATE APPROVES TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD BILL – POE

The bill authored by Senator Grace Poe creating the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) was approved on third and final reading at the Senate. “The NTSB is long overdue considering the transportation mishaps that have happened in the past that claimed innocent lives,” Poe said. “With thorough, timely and substantial investigation, we will be able […]

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WITH SIGNING OF NATIONAL FEEDING PROGRAM, NO CHILD SHOULD GO HUNGRY AGAIN – POE

No child should go hungry again with the signing into law of the National Feeding Program, Senator Grace Poe, one of the main authors of the measure, said. Now Republic Act No. 11037, Masustansyang Pagkain Para sa Batang Pilipino Act was signed on June 20. “Hunger strikes to the very core of our humanity. Children, […]

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BALIK SCIENTIST PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE FILIPINO EXPERTS TO RETURN TO THE PHILIPPINES – POE

The newly signed law that institutionalizes the Balik Scientist program will encourage Filipino technology experts to return to the Philippines to aid in the country’s development, Senator Grace Poe said. Poe, one of the authors of the new law, said it is expected that the goal of strengthening research and development in various fields will […]

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SENATE TO HOLD TRAIN HEARING IN MINDANAO – POE

The Senate committee on public services will hold another hearing in Mindanao to check whether the targeted subsidies are being given to the poor under the tax reform law. Senator Grace Poe said the hearing will be conducted in Cagayan de Oro City before the opening of the session. “Itong darating na Hulyo, bago siguro […]