Grace Poe turns 47, wishes for strength, wisdom

Camille Elemia

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Grace Poe turns 47, wishes for strength, wisdom
Asked if making a final decision on the 2016 presidential elections is included in her birthday wishes, Poe says, 'Of course, I always pray for it'

MANILA, Philippines – It could have been an ordinary birthday, but the circumstances she is in tell otherwise.

Now that all eyes are on her and her possible presidential bid, Senator Grace Poe wished for “strength” and “wisdom” as she celebrated her 47th birthday on Thursday, September 3.

“Sa trabaho, na magawa ko, na magkaroon ako ng lakas ng loob at wisyo kung ano ang makakabuti sa bansa,” Poe said.

(For my work, that I will do, that I will have the strength and wisdom [to do] what is good for the country.)

Poe had been mum on her 2016 plans for the past months. But as she visited the vote-rich provinces of Cebu, Pangasinan, and Nueva Ecija last week, she dropped hints on her next political moves.

She also did radio interviews and went to the ground to personally explain the citizenship and residency questions thrown at her. (FULL TEXT: Grace Poe’s response to disqualification case before the SET)

Asked if making a final decision is included in her birthday wishes, Poe said, “Of course, I always pray for it.”

Working birthday

Her birthday hardly stopped the presidential polls front runner from working and doing the rounds. 

In the morning, she went to Gawad Kalinga in Sitio Pajo in Baesa, Quezon City to hold a feeding program and then attended the Senate hearing on balikbayan boxes.

She then spoke at the First National Commuters Forum, attended by at least 10 transport groups and operators, where she was introduced as the “next president” of the Philippines.

The event also became a venue for Poe to announce parts of her campaign platform involving traffic congestion and mass transport system. (READ: Grace Poe now working on 2016 platform)

Although most of her day she was at work, Poe said she has reserved her evening for her family. After all, she said, her other birthday wish is for their “safety and happiness.” – Rappler.com

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Camille Elemia

Camille Elemia is a former multimedia reporter for Rappler. She covered media and disinformation, the Senate, the Office of the President, and politics.