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Senator Grace Poe (left) reverses roles with news photographers, taking the picture of newly elected Press Photographers of the Philippines officers shortly after their oath taking Monday at the Senate. Poe led the oath taking as chairman of the Committee for Public Information and Mass Media. (MNS Photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Allies of the late Fernando Poe Jr. on Wednesday defended his daughter, Senator Grace Poe, who was accused of lacking the required residency to run for either President or Vice President in the 2016 elections. Acting Minority Leader Vicente Sotto III said that the residency requirement should not be a problem as Poe always had an intention to return to the Philippines and besides she has yet to decide if she will run for a higher post next year. Poe resided in the United States and became a dual citizen before her return to the country when her father died in 2004. “What I know is that she was born here and even if she stayed abroad for a while, she always had an intention to return. She came back in 2004 and stayed. Besides, what’s the big fuss e she has not decided?” he said. Sotto was one of those who convinced the late actor Poe to run for President in 2004. Senator Francis Escudero, for his part, scored Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco for raising the residency requirement against Poe. “Noong nakaraang buwan, sabi nila nais ni Vice President Binay si Grace. Pumirma lang siya sa committee report, Read More …

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(Courtesy of Philippine Independence Day Foundation, Inc. Facebook page} The Philippine Independence Day Foundation, Inc. (PIDF), in conjunction with the City of Carson and GMA “Kapuso” Network,will celebrate the 117th Anniversary of the Philippine Independence Day at the Carson Veterans Park (22400 Moneta Street, Carson, CA 90745) this Saturday, June 6. Thousands of people will enjoy the non-stop, day-long event jam-packed with entertainment and activities that feature the rich, beautiful, and spirited Filipino heritage.  It truly is an opportunity to spend time with families and friends in the Filipino/Filipino-American Community of Carson, CA and across the South Bay Los Angeles Area. The eventful day kicks off with a Flag Raising ceremony, which will start at 8am, followed by an Ecumenical Service and a Community Mass afterwards. The parade, to be headed by 117th Philippine Independence Grand Marshal – Mayor ProTem Elito M. Santarina and Mrs. Anita Santarina – and to be participated in by a multitude of Community Organizations and Associations from all across Southern California, will be at about 10am. This will be followed by the day-long program featuring the wonderful talents of the following folks: Helen Chavez, US Veterans Chorale Group, Kyra De Castro (Young Singing Artist), Gems of Polynesia (The Youth of D’ Pacific Dance Troup), Laica & Laiza Parchamento (Multi-Talented Sisters), Apartment 18 (Boy Band), Andre Echave (Class of Magic), Macrea Decena (Singing Teen Artist), IMB-Academy (Filipino Martial Arts Demonstration), Carson Coeds & Carson Street Dance (Youth Street Dance Exhibition), Filipinas Chorale USA & D’Cherubs, Manny Evaldez (Sensational Singer from United Pampanga Leaders Council), Nessa Rica Ramos (YouTube Read More …