Carpio - Sen Poe is a naturlized Filipino citizen
There are no parents in her birth certificate and yet represented in
her documents for dual citizenship that she is born to Fernando
Poe and Susan Roces. (I am convinced here of Justice Carpios stand)
Rizal Philippines
March 9, 2019
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled 9-6 in favor of Sen Grace Poe allowing her to run. Only the result of the voting was announced by SC spokesman and not the basis for voting. The two issues are the 10 years residency and Sen Poe being a natural born citizen. (The grapevine says she was born in US) But some say that she is likely to have US support. Duterte does not have that support for antagonizing US, for having leanings towards the left and its erstwhile leader Jo Ma Sison. (US embassy denied having an appt. set for Duterte)
The detractors of the good Senator says though that the legal arguments by SC allowing her to run are weak. Lawyer Estrella Elamparo said she is shocked at the ruling. Many commented that the decision runs smack vs the constitution.
From GMA news - Sen Grace Poes qualification may still be questioned
The Presidenatiables hoping for swing votes in case Sen Poe was disqualified have to work very hard. Sen Grace Poe is ahead of the polls. VP Binay or Sec. Roxas could have benefitted from the Poe disqualification.
We may yet have a another lady President.
Sen Myriam and Sec Roxas are not in the running. Duterte, Binay, and Poe are in the peloton.
