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Senator Alan Peter Cayetano renewed his call for the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to reassess the implementation of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), citing concerns over the persistent issue of child stunting in the Philippines. Following the Senate hearing on DSWD’s proposed 2025 budget, Cayetano pointed out that despite the program’s […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano provided updates on the ongoing factual and independent review of the New Senate Building (NSB) project, sharing concerns about the updated timeline and cost estimates. “Since we started the review of the project, we haven’t made any accusations or allegations, we’re just fact-finding,” he told reporters recently. Cayetano, who chairs the […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano stressed the need for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to conduct a comprehensive review of ongoing reclamation projects, particularly around Manila Bay, with a focus on their ecological and engineering impact. During the department’s budget hearing for 2025, Cayetano emphasized that while the DENR is responsible for environmental […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano hailed the recent progress toward better support for barangay health workers (BHWs) after the sponsorship of the committee report for the Magna Carta for Barangay Health Workers. “As frontliners of our primary healthcare system, our BHWs must be given sufficient incentives, benefits and most of all just compensation for all the […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano called for a ‘Filipino gas first’ policy, stressing that the Philippine Natural Gas Development Act is crucial for achieving long-term energy security as the country shifts towards cleaner energy sources. This statement came after his interpellation with Senator Win Gatchalian recently regarding Senate Bill 2793, a measure sponsored by Committee on […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano voiced strong support for the modernization of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), aiming to strengthen the country’s disaster preparedness. “Parati natin sinasabi ‘sana we have more facts,’ ‘sana may warning.’ The good news is that we can be more ready,” Cayetano said as he sponsored Senate Bill No. […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano pointed out that sports have the power to transform a nation not only by fostering unity among supporters but also by driving growth in tourism. “Hindi natin dapat bale-walain na ang sports, lalo na kapag hosting, nakakapag-unite sa atin. We need events like this because win-win [situation] ito,” Cayetano, who serves […]
“Sana makaboto ang tao, sana lahat may representative, sana maganda future natin.” Senator Alan Peter Cayetano advocated for the right of the EMBO barangays to vote for a representative in Congress, saying the residents there should not be left without a representative. “It’s so heartwarming to see all of you here together with one direction […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano called for the creation of a corporate entity that will develop Laguna Lake and unlock its full potential. Cayetano made his call as he sponsored Senate Bill No. 2647 which advocates for the strengthening of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), saying the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) should also […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano emphasized the need for the country to develop digital infrastructures to fully leverage e-governance and thrive in the digital age. In his sponsorship speech for the E-Governance Act (Senate Bill No. 2781), Cayetano highlighted the potential of modern technology to streamline government services, promote transparency, and improve service delivery. “Only God […]