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DIGITAL INFRA GETS BOOST WITH ‘KONEKTADONG PINOY’

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano welcomed the enactment of the Konektadong Pinoy Act, a landmark measure designed to ensure reliable, affordable, and accessible internet connectivity across the Philippines. As the measure lapsed into law on August 24, 2025, Cayetano emphasized its role in modernizing the nation’s digital infrastructure. “We welcome this law that modernizes our digital […]

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ONLINE GAMBLING ACTIVITY DROPS AFTER SENATE PROBE

Online gambling transactions plunged by half after the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) ordered e-wallet providers to take down gambling site links, days after Senator Alan Peter Cayetano grilled central bank officials in a Senate hearing over their delayed action. During the Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on online gambling, Cayetano slammed the BSP for its […]

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‘REGULATIONS THAT WORK’ FOR ONLINE GAMBLING URGED

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano said that while he still supports a total ban on online gambling, the government should in the meantime focus on “regulations that work” to address its growing reach and social costs. “I’m still for the total ban. But between the total ban at wala tayong gagawin, I want to focus on […]

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ALAN CAYETANO VOWS MORE SUPPORT, SERVICES FOR OFWS

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano vowed to step up his support for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the second half of his Senate term, not only through legislation but also through direct public service. In a recent episode of his nightly livestream “CIA 365 with Kuya Alan”, Cayetano responded to a comment from an OFW viewer […]

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ALAN CAYETANO: PRAY FOR NATIONS AT WAR

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano called for prayer, urging unity and compassion for nations embroiled in conflict. In his August 8 and 9 vlog ‘CIA 365 with Kuya Alan,’ Cayetano emphasized the urgent need for peace in Israel and Palestine, praying for an end to suffering and hostilities. “Ang turo ni Lord, mahalin natin ng kapwa […]

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ALAN CAYETANO: KEEP 2026 GAA PROCESS TRANSPARENT

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano signed Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 4, mandating full public disclosure of key documents related to the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) and urged transparency in both the budget process and government loan transactions. The resolution seeks to strengthen fiscal transparency and reinforce public trust in government spending. This move comes after […]

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CAYETANO WANTS ‘RADICAL CHANGE’ IN BASIC EDUCATION

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano urged the 20th Congress to pursue “radical change” in basic education — including in the K to 12 curriculum — through the 2026 education budget to address the long-standing woes plaguing the country’s education system. “I think the task of this 20th Congress is really the radical change that is needed […]

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ALAN CAYETANO BACKS PUSH FOR DIGITAL UPGRADES

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, a long-time advocate for digital transformation, shared the administration’s push for key digital upgrades in education but stressed the need for reforms to go beyond infrastructure and prioritize meaningful, people-centered legislation. “Three words — relevance, transformation, and building. It must be part of nation-building. It should be transformative and relevant — […]

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ALAN CAYETANO SENDS RELIEF TO FLOOD-HIT NCR, RIZAL

The bayanihan spirit was in full force as the Office of Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, in partnership with military rescue units and local leaders, distributed 970 hot meals and 270 grocery packs to flood-affected residents and rescue volunteers in Manila, Marikina, and Rizal Province. Under Cayetano’s Emergency Response Program, his team provided immediate aid to […]

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ALAN CAYETANO: ABOLISH OUTDATED TRAVEL TAX

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano has filed a bill seeking to abolish the travel tax to make travel more accessible for Filipinos, ease financial burdens, boost tourism, and strengthen ties within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). “All Filipinos, especially senior citizens and persons with disabilities, must be able to travel freely, without any form […]