IKOT.PH
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano urged lawmakers to explore how retired Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) personnel could continue serving the country, emphasizing that their vast experience in diplomacy and foreign relations could greatly enhance the nation’s global standing. Speaking during the final reading of Senate Bill No. 2863, which seeks to provide pension differentials to […]
The Senate showed its full support for the PHIVOLCS Modernization Act (Senate Bill No. 2825), sponsored by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano. With 23 affirmative votes, the bill was approved on its Third and Final Reading. In his sponsorship speech in December 2024, Cayetano emphasized the urgent need to modernize the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano called for healing, renewal, and forgiveness as the nation approaches the 10th anniversary of the heroic sacrifice of the SAF 44. Speaking at the annual New Year’s Thanksgiving Lunch with the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) at Camp Bagong Diwa in the City of Taguig on January 1, 2025, Cayetano […]