Sen. Grace Poe during one of the Senate's proceedings. Senate PRIB file photo / Bibo Nueva España MANILA, Philippines — Heeding President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr.'s call, the Senate will now prioritize the passage of a measure that would create a new body to efficiently manage the country's water resources. Senator Grace Poe, the main proponent of the bill creating the Department of Water Resources, is hoping the President would certify it as urgent. 'We hope the push for a water department law can take a step forward with an urgent certification from the President,' Poe said in a statement on Tuesday.

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