Grace Poe

Senator Grace Poe is a prominent advocate for child welfare and road safety in the Philippines, emphasizing the importance of addressing malnutrition and improving transportation regulations. She has authored significant legislation like Republic Act No. 11037 to combat childhood malnutrition and is pushing for Senate Bill No. 1121 to establish an independent transportation safety board.

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Last updated at April 21, 2025.

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Philippine senators honor Pope Francis with resolution

On Monday, April 21, Philippine senators joined the global outpouring of grief over the passing of Pope Francis, celebrating his legacy as a compassionate leader who championed marginalized communities.
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Palace warns against misuse of ECBS for politics

The use of Emergency Cell Broadcasting System (ECBS) for political campaigning has raised concerns over its integrity and potential misuse.
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Poe urges crackdown on scam calls despite new laws

Senator Grace Poe expressed concern over a significant increase in scam calls during the first quarter of 2025, noting that despite recent laws such as the SIM Registration Law and the POGO ban, scammers continue to cause identity theft and financial losses.
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Poe stresses print media's role in fighting fake news

Senator Grace Poe emphasized the importance of print media in combating fake news during her speech at the induction of officers and general membership meeting of the United Print and Multimedia Group at the Manila Hotel on Wednesday, March 26.
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Poe pushes PTSB to reduce transport fatalities

Senator Grace Poe renewed her call for the immediate passage of Senate Bill No. 1121, which seeks to establish the Philippine Transportation Safety Board (PTSB), an independent agency focused on investigating and preventing transport-related accidents.
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Woman accuses airport security of planting bullet casing

A 69-year-old woman traveling to Vietnam with her family at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on March 6, 2025, accused security personnel of planting a bullet casing in their luggage.
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Foreign national kicks and kills cat Ken in Makati

A cat named Ken, which was part of the community in Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati City, died after being kicked by a foreign national believed to be Chinese.
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Poe calls for review of SIM Law amid spam, scam surge

Senator Grace Poe has called for a review of the SIM Registration Law due to an increase in spam and scam messages despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).
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Poe pushes stricter laws to combat rising animal cruelty

Senator Grace Poe expressed concern over increasing instances of animal cruelty and neglect in the Philippines on Saturday.
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Poe condemns Tiktok dog shooting, calls for stiffer animal welfare laws

Senator Grace Poe strongly condemned what she called a 'barbaric act' against Tiktok, a dog from Negros Occidental who was shot multiple times with arrows.
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