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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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Easing up restrictions on foreign investments in some sectors will attract more investors and generate much needed jobs for Filipinos, Senator Grace Poe said. Poe said it is high time to pass the proposed amendments to the 81-year-old Public Services Act to allow foreign entities to come in and invest, which would result in increased […]
Senator Grace Poe said the passage of six bills seeking to convert extension offices of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) into regular district offices will improve services at licensing and renewal centers in various towns for the benefit of the public. Poe, chairperson of the Senate committee on public services and sponsor of the measures, […]
Senator Grace Poe believes that the much-awaited entry of a third telco player that will directly compete against the telco giants and break the virtual duopoly will go on full blast as she endorsed a measure that effectively liberalizes the sector. Poe, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Public Services and principal author and sponsor […]
Senator Grace Poe reminded the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to inspect public transportation and ensure vehicles’ roadworthiness in the wake of the recent bus tragedy in Mindoro that claimed the lives of 19 people. “Yung safety ng mga bus, mga preno nila, mga ilaw – lahat […]
Senator Grace Poe said debt collectors that engage in unfair collection practices must be punished to put an end to their prevalent abusive behavior and protect consumers. In filing Senate Resolution No. 655 that directs the Senate committee on banks, financial institutions and currencies to look into the implementation of Republic Act 10870 or the […]