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Isn't it ironic? Poor connection forces suspension of Senate hearing on internet
Telco representatives are not spared from bad internet connection
FALSE: Poe, Hontiveros silent over coronavirus crisis
Both senators have responded to the coronavirus crisis by doing their jobs as legislators and by providing assistance to frontliners
FALSE: Grace Poe to file bill blocking Facebook in light of ABS-CBN shutdown
Her supposed plan to block Facebook is a rehashed claim that has been debunked as early as 2018
Poe to legislators: 'Make laws enabling women to achieve more'
'It is incumbent on those of us who have succeeded in our careers, to help pave the way for others to follow,' says Senator Grace Poe
Senate presses House to act on ABS-CBN franchise renewal
(UPDATED) Senator Grace Poe says the Senate will discuss the renewal of ABS-CBN's franchise even though the House of Representatives has no plans of tackling it
Poe wants Senate to discuss ABS-CBN's compliance with franchise terms
(UPDATED) But Senator Panfilo Lacson does not see the point of doing this, citing the petition against ABS-CBN already filed with the Supreme Court
'Paghihiganti?' Senators slam TWG for ending motorcycle taxi pilot run
The Senate committee on public services finds no compelling reason why the TWG had to terminate the motorcycle taxi pilot run
Poe to motorcycle taxi TWG: Expect more lawsuits
Poe also says the Senate will continue hearings to expedite the passage of the law that will legalize motorcycle taxis
DOTr drops bid to modernize all jeepneys by 2020
(3rd UPDATE) The Department of Transportation will now make roadworthiness the standard for allowing PUVs to remain in operation. Meanwhile, the franchise consolidation aspect of the modernization program will be upheld.
Poe suggests business coaches for MRT3: 'Think out of the box'
The senator floats the idea as a way to convince passengers to take the train instead of driving private vehicles
Senate panels push for transportation safety board
If created by law, the proposed National Transportation Safety Board would be the primary agency focusing on transport-related investigations
Poe says lawmakers 'not in a rush' to pass fintech bill
Senators recommend the creation of a task force among government agencies to study digital currencies such as Bitcoin
Poe-Tugade spat escalates: 'Underperforming' vs 'full of herself'
The Department of Transportation speaks for its chief, saying Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade 'will not allow himself to be used as props for political theatrics'
Poe compares Tugade to Dominguez: 'Bihira ka magpakita dito'
Senator Grace Poe, who led a Senate hearing into the provincial bus ban, also says that until now, the Department of Transportation has not presented a traffic master plan
Poe: DOTr using lack of emergency powers as excuse for not doing job
Poe says the existing laws sufficiently cover the fast-tracking of procurement and implementation of projects
WATCH: Senate hearing on provincial bus ban
The harrowing gridlock along EDSA due to the dry run of the ban left thousands stranded
'With popularity comes responsibility,' says Grace Poe on FPJ's 80th birthday
'Hindi maganda na popular ka lang pero popular ka sa mga bagay na hindi dapat sundin ng ating mga kababayan dahil hindi makakabuti sa kanila,' says Senator Grace Poe on Fernando Poe Jr's 80th birthday
After provincial bus ban mess, senators want review of MMDA powers
'The reason for the injunction is that the MMDA admitted that they have no power and it belongs to the LGU. It's an opportunity for us to review this particular aspect,' says Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon
Senate probe into provincial bus ban set for August 13
'Puro eksperimento, habang taumbayan naman ang nagdurusa.... Bakit kalunos-lunos ang paglala ng trapik?' asks Senator Grace Poe
Here are the biggest campaign contributors to 2019’s winning senators
(UPDATED) Businessmen, friends, family, and political parties bankroll the campaigns of the 12 winning senators in the 2019 midterm elections
Poe to LTFRB: Consider lifting deactivation of hatchback drivers
'Matagal na nating kinilala ang kakayanan ng industriyang ito na tugunan ang kakulangan ng maayos na transportasyon sa Kalakhang Maynila. Bakit natin kailangang pahirapan ang lahat?' says Senator Grace Poe
FULL TEXT: Senators obeyed ‘their conscience,’ not somebody’s command
Reelected Senator Grace Poe pays tribute to graduating colleagues who, she believes, will in time ‘reclaim their place again in this chamber’
WATCH: New senators flash Duterte fist pump – except for 2
Reelected senators Grace Poe and Nancy Binay refuse to join their fellow winners in making the trademark salute to President Rodrigo Duterte
Grace Poe at No. 2: Where fading FPJ magic, being independent brought her
The challenges in her campaign snatch from her the most coveted top rank in the Senate race
Cynthia Villar, Grace Poe top elections in first transmission
Former Special Assistant to the President Bong Go grabs the third spot
Defective machine at Grace Poe's precinct bogs down voting
(4th UPDATE) Relectionist Senator Grace Poe initially fails to cast her ballot after the vote-counting machine in her polling precinct encounters a technical problem
Cynthia Villar dislodges Grace Poe as Senate race front-runner – Pulse Asia
With just days to go before election day, only 3 in 10 registered voters have a complete slate of 12 candidates, according to the final preelection survey of Pulse Asia Research, Incorporated
IN PHOTOS: Grace Poe's star-studded Tondo miting de avance
The Megastar Sharon Cuneta, Coco Martin of ‘Ang Probinsiyano,’ and the Itchyworms are in attendance
Sharon Cuneta endorses Poe's Senate bid, thanks husband Kiko's 'respect'
'Sa aking puso ay naninindigan na po ako para sa mahal ko sa buhay, at 'yan po si Senator Grace Poe,' the Megastar says during Poe's miting de avance in Tondo
Poe ends campaign solo in Tondo miting de avance
'Hindi ko naman inaasahan na may iimbita sa akin, kasi parang ang dinig ko kailangan lapitan para humiling. Eh nahiya naman ako,' says independent Senate bet Grace Poe on ending her campaign solo
Reelectionist senators join forces amid blurry political lines in 2019
Senate leaders and other incumbent senators also lend a helping hand, in an attempt to preserve the 'camaraderie' and 'status quo' in the chamber
Poe stresses importance of 'independent' Senate in Bulacan sortie
'Ayaw 'nyo ng isang Senado na sunud-sunuran lang,' reelectionist Senator Grace Poe tells voters in Bulacan, the 6th most vote-rich province in the country
Poe to Pangasinan voters: Make me top senator in 2019 elections
This is reelectionist Grace Poe's second visit to Pangasinan, home province of her late father and actor Fernando Poe Jr, since the campaign started
Campaign Convos Podcast: Can Grace Poe keep her lead?
Independent candidate Grace Poe has consistently topped senatorial surveys, with just one other reelectionist seen as challenging her front-runner status. Reporter Aika Rey tells us about her 2019 campaign.
Tito Sotto endorses all 7 reelectionist senators
'Ako po'y 27 taon nang senador. I have been with the best and the brightest,' says Senate President Vicente Sotto III, as he makes a pitch for the 7 senators seeking reelection
In Lipa City, Poe says Batangas feels like 'home'
Reelectionist Senator Grace Poe says Batangas 6th district Representative Vilma Santos Recto has always been her 'partner'
At Angkas event, Grace Poe promises to fast-track legalizing motorcycle taxis
'Binibilisan ko, pinag-aaralan ko, para ang prangkisa na maghahatid ng mas maganda, mas mabilis, at mas affordable na transportation sa lahat, at pagkakakitaan ninyong lahat sa ligtas na paraan, ay maipasa na,' says Senator Poe
Poe appeals to Cavite voters to elect more women senators
Poe says women legislators help push for policies that may 'help families and give more jobs'
Poe says some local leaders refuse to host her too
Reelectionist Senator Grace Poe says she relies on her friends and other contacts in places where local officials are not keen on welcoming her
Villar, Poe share top spot among Senate bets in Pulse Asia survey
(UPDATED) The results of the Pulse Asia survey show voters' preference for Senator Cynthia Villar at 51.7%, slightly higher but statistically tied with Senator Grace Poe's 50.5%
Senators hail Duterte veto of P95.3-B infra funds in 2019 budget
Senators say President Rodrigo Duterte's veto of questionable allotments in the 2019 national budget serves as a 'victory' for taxpayers
5 top Senate bets have yet to register social media pages
Less than half of senatorial bets have complied with this new Commission on Elections requirement as of Monday, April 15
Poe says performance, FPJ's legacy her 'edge' over Senate bets
Reelectionist Senator Grace Poe says she still has more areas to cover in the campaign even if she has consistently topped pre-election surveys
Poe backs changes in 'doble plaka' law
(UPDATED) Reelectionist senator Grace Poe supports President Rodrigo Duterte's call to 'cure' certain provisions of Republic Act No. 11235 or the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act of 2019
On his birthday, Gatchalian endorses 6 out of 7 reelectionist senators
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian says he is endorsing the bid of his friends in Senate, whom he fully believes will serve 'with integrity'
Poe says fisherfolk need to receive fuel subsidy from gov't
If there is Pantawid Pasada program for jeepney drivers, reelectionist senator Grace Poe says there should also be 'Pantawid Pambangka' program
Poe: Release 'made in China' loan contracts in full for public scrutiny
(UPDATED) 'We can begin the review process by releasing in full the loan agreements, including annexes and minutes of the meeting of the reviewing and approving bodies,' says reelectionist senator Grace Poe
Coco Martin endorses 'Ate' Grace Poe in Cebu
'Hinihingi ko po sana ang tulong 'nyo dahil sa sobrang pagmamahal ko sa taong 'to at itinuturing ko pong ate,' says Coco Martin, as he asks vote-rich Cebu to support reelectionist Senator Grace Poe
Poe courts vote-rich Cebu: Ensure Senate is balanced, well-represented
'Ang Senado...hindi pwedeng galing sa isang partido lang. Kung hindi, walang mangyayari dahil puro approve-approve lang o kaya puro disapprove,' reelectionist Senator Grace Poe tells voters in Cebu
Grace Poe in Bacolod: Better to vote for mixed slate
The reelectionist senator, who is running as an independent, says it 'would really be for the advantage of everyone' if lawmakers come from different parties and persuasions
