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Senator Alan Peter Cayetano filed a resolution urging the Philippine government to advocate before the International Criminal Court (ICC) for the interim release of former President Rodrigo Duterte, proposing that he be placed under a form of house arrest while awaiting trial. Duterte has been in ICC custody for four months, following his arrest by […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano filed a bill seeking to establish dedicated care, co-working spaces, and wellness hubs for senior citizens in every city and municipality in the country. The Center for the Elderly in All Cities and Municipalities Act (Senate Bill No. 107) aims to institutionalize a nationwide network of age-friendly Centers for the Elderly […]
In a bid to ensure that no child is left behind in the country’s nation-building efforts, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano revived a bill seeking to establish a national care system and trust fund for orphans. An advocacy he has consistently raised since 2010, Cayetano filed Senate Bill No. 106 or the Trust Fund for the […]
To protect Filipino youths from the harmful effects of too much exposure to social media, Senator Ping Lacson has filed a bill regulating the use of social media platforms by minors. Lacson cited studies showing how the excessive use of social media is linked to risk for mental health problems, as well as anxiety, depression […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano is pushing a landmark bill to tear down all financial barriers that keep millions of Filipinos from exercising a constitutional right: the opportunity to finish their education. Filed on July 3, 2025, the “Makakapagtapos Ako Act of 2025” is among Cayetano’s top priority measures for the 20th Congress. The bill is […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano filed ten priority bills ahead of the 20th Congress, presenting a legislative agenda focused on strengthening core government systems, promoting Filipino values, and ensuring long-term support for families and future generations. The measures span values formation, education, health, labor, disaster response, national defense, and social protection — sectors Cayetano identified as […]
Senator Win Gatchalian wants working Filipinos to have more take-home pay by introducing a set of tax exemptions on their salaries, including increasing the income tax exemption on the first ₱400,000 of annual income from the current ₱250,000 and raising the cap on tax-free bonuses to ₱150,000 from ₱90,000. “The working Filipinos have always carried […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero has filed a string of bills aimed at strengthening the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the backbone of the Philippine economy, by giving them tax incentives and greater access to credit to help them flourish and expand their business operations. The pro-MSME bills, which count among the 10 proposed measures […]
Despite the reported ceasefire between Israel and Iran, Committee on Public Services Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo reminded the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to still continue monitoring the average price of the Dubai crude oil to ensure that the fuel subsidy for PUV drivers and riders will be promptly distributed once its price has reached the […]
As the country celebrated Arbor Day, Senator Loren Legarda called on all Filipinos to take an active role in environmental stewardship through tree planting efforts and green initiatives in their communities. “Every tree that we plant today is a seedling of hope for the future. We must embrace this shared advocacy to pursue environmental sustainability […]