Poe up for adoption anew

By: 9 years ago

Sen. Grace Poe. INQUIRER.net FILE PHOTO

SEN. GRACE Poe is again up for adoption, this time by Philippine Military Academy Sambisig Class of 1991, after several members endorsed a proposal to make her an honorary member of their class.

But her formal adoption could only come after the class members, numbering 223, had gotten to know her better, according to class president, Col. Richard Ruffy.

Poe would have to attend various activities of the class, said Ruffy.

Col. Jonas Imperial, who endorsed Poe, said he did so because he believed in her integrity.

“For me, she emulates the idea that public office is a public trust,” Imperial told reporters.

He added that Poe had contributed a lot to nation building.

Poe thanked the PMA class and joined them in paying respects to their fallen members at the Libingan ng mga Bayani Sunday.

She also shared her plans to improve the plight of both soldiers and police officers, many of whom sacrificed their lives for the country.

The essence of being a hero is not to seek glory but to serve others sincerely, she said.

Adopted members of Class ‘91 include businessman Joey Leviste and Luli Arroyo-Bernas, the daughter of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo who defeated Poe’s father in the 2004 elections. Leila B. Salaverria