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‘CAYETANO IN ACTION’ GETS STAR AWARDS NOMINATIONS

The GMA public service program ‘Cayetano in Action with Boy Abunda’ (CIA with BA) is once again recognized as one of the top public affairs shows in the country, earning nominations for Best Public Affairs Program and Best Public Affairs Program Hosts at the 38th PMPC Star Awards for Television. First aired in February 2023, […]

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ENHANCED CONSUMER ACT GETS SENATE PANEL OK

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano lauded the committee’s approval of the Enhanced Consumer Act of the Philippines which empowers consumers to better understand their protections and obligations when using goods and services responsibly. The measure, a crucial update to the country’s consumer protection framework that clarifies consumer rights and responsibilities in the digital age, was filed […]

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NATIONWIDE INTERNET ACCESS BILL GETS SENATE NOD

The Senate approved the Konektadong Pinoy Bill on Third and Final Reading, a measure authored and sponsored by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano that aims to ensure reliable, affordable, and accessible internet connection nationwide. The bill garnered broad support, with 17 senators voting in favor and none voting against or abstaining during the plenary session recently. […]

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CAYETANO BACKS BARMM POLLS RESCHEDULE

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano expressed support for resetting the first regular elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to give the region more time to prepare for elections and foster peace. Cayetano argued that if the country is truly committed to peace in the Muslim region, it would be more logical to delay […]

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BCDA CHARTER AMENDMENT PASSES SENATE’S 2ND READING

The Senate approved on Second Reading a bill sponsored by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano that seeks to amend the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) charter in order to strengthen and expand the powers of the government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC). Following the period of amendments, Senate Bill No. 2647, which Cayetano sponsored during his […]

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E-GOVERNANCE ACT GETS SENATE NOD ON FINAL READING

The Senate approved the E-Governance Act on Third and Final reading, a measure championed by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano that paves the way for Filipinos to thrive in the digital age. The bill received broad support, with 21 senators voting in favor and no votes against or abstentions during the plenary session. The E-Governance Act […]

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CAYETANO MEETS PINOY WORKERS IN HONG KONG

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano concluded his trip to Hong Kong recently with a heartwarming meet-and-greet with Overseas Filipino Workers and community leaders. The event, held at the OFW Global Centre in Hong Kong, was a brief yet meaningful gathering where Cayetano, together with his sister Senator Pia Cayetano, reconnected with the Filipino community in a […]

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TURN SULU STATE COLLEGE TO A UNIVERSITY – CAYETANO

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano recommended the conversion of Sulu State College in Jolo, Sulu into a state university — a significant initiative to strengthen the education sector and promote equitable development in the province. Cayetano submitted Senate Committee Report No. 467 on January 22, 2025. The proposed Sulu State University, outlined in House Bill No. […]

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E-GOVERNANCE BILL GETS SENATE OK ON 2ND READING

The push to transform government services through digitalization, led by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, is now just one step away from Senate approval after passing the Second Reading. During the plenary session, Cayetano, the bill’s sponsor, introduced his amendments to Senate Bill No. 2781, also known as the proposed “E-Governance Act,” along with the changes […]

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CAYETANO PUSHES FOR GOV’T SERVICES DIGITALIZATION

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano defended Senate Bill No. 2781 or the proposed “E-Governance Act,” which seeks to require all government agencies to digitize through a single integrated network and legal framework. During the plenary debate on the bill, the chair of the Committee on Science and Technology, emphasized the importance of interoperability for faster public […]