Sen. Grace Poe and mother Susan Roces joined celebrities at the special screening of the late King of Philippine movies Fernando Poe, Jr.’s remastered film “Isusumbong Kita sa Tatay Ko” yesterday (Aug. 17). “Malapit sa aking puso ang pelikulang ito. May mga parte ng pelikula na hango nga raw sa aking buhay, kaya nang naisapelikula…
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Senador Poe, pupulungin ang LTFRB officials at Uber bukas
Nakatakdang magkaroon ng pagpupulong si Senador Grace Poe, Chair ng Senate Committee on Public Services ang LTFRB at Uber Ayon sa Senador naiintindihan nito ang panig ng LTFRB na may batas, subalit marami namang ibang pagkakataon na pwedeng papanagutin ang Uber. Ayon kay Poe maaring bigyan ang Uber ng penalty na malaki na makakasakit sa…
Sen. Poe supports community-based project of Marawi and Iligan students
Sen. Grace Poe beams with pride for the community-based project of Marawi and Iligan students that aims to provide psychosocial support for parents of children with special needs during the “Ideas Positive” competition, which aims to showcase students’ innovative solutions on key health issues in their communities. Sen. Poe says that despite the ongoing conflict…
POE TO YOUTH: LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD
Sen. Grace Poe today said millennials can be effective drivers in shaping the future of the country and can revolutionize their talents through the aid of available technology to inspire people and empower the youth sector. Speaking at the Unilab Foundation’s National Youth Forum on Public Health in Pasig City, Poe said the youth should…
POE: ENSURE GOV’T PROTECTION FOR PEOPLE DISPLACED IN MARAWI CONFLICT
Sen. Grace Poe urged the government to focus on the welfare of thousands of locals displaced by the conflict in restive Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, as she pushed for legislation that seeks to protect internally displaced persons (IDPs). Poe filed Senate Bill No. 1513 or the proposed Rights of Internally Displaced Persons Act to…
Sen. Poe Condemns Killing of Journalists
Senator Grace Poe condemned the recent killing of two journalists in Mindanao and exhorted authorities to conduct a thorough investigation for the arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators. Rudy Alicaway was on his way home on August 6 in Molave town, Zamboanga del Sur when he was shot by two motorcycle-riding gunmen. Alicaway, 46, was…
POE TO LTFRB: ‘MARAMI PA KAYONG PWEDENG GAWIN HABANG GINAGAWA ANG BATAS’
Sen. Grace Poe today said the country’s transport regulator should immediately act on pending applications of technology-enabled transport services such as Uber and Grab for the welfare of the commuting public. Poe, chairperson of the Senate committee on public services conducted a hearing on ride-hailing or ride-sharing services to work on policies that will…
Sen. Grace Poe to lead TNVS public hearing on Aug. 3
Confirmed Resource Persons (as of Aug. 2, 2017) DOTr Assistant Secretary for Commuter Affairs Elvira Medina LTO Assistant Secretary Edgar Galvante LTO Chief of Operations Division Mercy Jane Leynes LTFRB Board Member and Spokesperson Aileen Lizada MMDA Legal Services Chief Victor Maria Nunez Grab Philippines Country Head Brian Cu Uber Philippines Public Policy Head Yves…
POE: DRIVER’S LICENSE VALIDITY EXTENSION AWAITS PRESIDENT’S SIGNATURE
The public may soon enjoy a reprieve from application fees and having to line up every three years to renew their drivers’ licenses, as a measure that seeks to extend the licenses’ validity to five years or even 10 years is awaiting the signature of the President. Sen. Grace Poe, chairperson of the Senate committee…
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