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ALAN CAYETANO FILES RESO FOR DUTERTE HOUSE ARREST

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 […]

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ALAN CAYETANO BATS FOR ELDERLY CARE CENTERS

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 […]

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ALAN CAYETANO WANTS NAT’L TRUST FUND FOR ORPHANS

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 […]

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CAYETANO FILES 10 PRIORITY BILLS FOR 20TH CONGRESS

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 […]

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CAYETANO: SETTLE VP IMPEACHMENT JURISDICTION ISSUE

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano said the Senate must first resolve the issue of jurisdiction in the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, warning that any misstep could trigger constitutional challenges. Speaking to reporters, Cayetano emphasized that determining jurisdiction is a necessary first step before the Senate can consider evidence or vote on the case. […]

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CAYETANO BACKS ESCUDERO AS SENATE PRESIDENT

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano said he is supporting Senate President Chiz Escudero to continue leading the Senate but emphasized that the race for the chamber’s top post remains fluid. “I’m supporting Senate President Escudero. I think maganda ang takbo nitong last year,” Cayetano said in a media interview recently. “Walang perfect na majority, walang perfect na […]

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CAYETANO CAPS 19TH CONGRESS WITH LANDMARK BILLS

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano capped the 19th Congress with a legislative track record that reflects his priorities on digital governance, disaster preparedness, and education reform, setting the stage for the next half of his Senate term. Cayetano, who returned to the Senate in 2022, filed a total of 45 bills during the 19th Congress, 28 […]

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CAYETANO STARTS EDUCATION COMMITTEE GROUNDWORK

Before the 19th Congress closed, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano made time for one last committee hearing to jumpstart the technical groundwork for 25 bills aimed at strengthening tertiary education and technical-vocational training across the country. Presiding over the Senate Committee on Higher, Technical, and Vocational Education, Cayetano, who chairs the committee, tackled 14 bills involving […]

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CAYETANO BATS FOR MORE SHORT COURSES FOR SK EXECS

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano proposed the creation of short courses in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) specifically designed for newly elected Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials. During a hearing of the Senate Committee on Higher, Technical, and Vocational Education, Cayetano emphasized the importance of preparing young leaders, especially with the upcoming SK and barangay elections. “Kung […]

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SENATE LAUDED FOR CABINET EDUCATION CLUSTER OK

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano welcomed the Senate’s adoption of a resolution creating a Cabinet Cluster that will bring together top officials of education and other concerned agencies to tackle the country’s learning crisis. The Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 21 which calls for the creation of a President’s Cabinet Cluster for Education, a key […]