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ROLE OF HEALTH WORKERS IN FIGHT VS CANCER LAUDED

In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, Senator Pia Cayetano addressed barangay health workers, healthcare workers, breast cancer survivors, and fellow advocates during a seminar in Muntinlupa. Cayetano expressed her deep gratitude to the healthcare workers present, acknowledging their crucial role in breast cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment. The veteran legislator also […]

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180 FAMILIES FROM BUKIDNON, MISAMIS ORIENTAL GET AID FROM CAYETANOS

A total of 180 beneficiaries received livelihood opportunities from the offices of Senators Alan Peter and Pia Cayetano during a two-day distribution of assistance in the provinces of Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental. The distribution was conducted under the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) of the two senators in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and […]

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PIA CAYETANO BACKS GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL DEV’T

Let us sustain the momentum started by the Filipinas by supporting grassroots football. This was the message of Senator Pia Cayetano, as she urged local government units to support the growing interest for the sport, following the historic run of the Philippine Women’s National Football Team at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Senator Pia, along […]

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MAINTENANCE MEDS NOW VAT-FREE UNDER CREATE LAW

Senator Pia Cayetano brought a bit of good news to the public: The exemption of several life-saving medicines and maintenance drugs from the 12 percent value-added tax (VAT) under the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises, or CREATE Law (Republic Act No. 11534). Cayetano shared the positive development with local government executives and members […]

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PIA CAYETANO TO MOMS: HAVE YOUR KIDS VACCINATED

Senator Pia Cayetano urged mothers to heed the advice of medical professionals and health workers on the importance of immunizing their children against vaccine-preventable diseases. At the same time, Cayetano urged parents to ignore “fake news”, including baseless claims against immunization that are posted by dubious sources on social media. The veteran legislator is the […]

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PIA CAYETANO TO STUDENT-ATHLETES: EXCEL IN ACADS

Senator Pia Cayetano urged student-athletes to apply the same passion they have for sports to their academics. This was the veteran legislator’s message to over 1,000 student-athletes from four regions – Western, Central, and Eastern Visayas, and Zamboanga Peninsula – at the opening ceremony of the Palarong Pambansa Pre-Qualifying Meet in Cebu City. Cayetano, herself […]

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PIA CAYETANO BAGS WHO’S ‘NO TOBACCO DAY’ AWARD

Senator Pia Cayetano was recently named as one of this year’s recipients of the prestigious World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) awards. The annual awards given by the World Health Organization (WHO) recognize outstanding individuals and organizations in six different regions around the world for their work on tobacco regulation and health promotion. Known for championing […]

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SENATE LAUDS VICTORIOUS PH WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TEAM

The Senate lauded the Philippine women’s national football team for bringing pride and honor to the country for their recent victories in international events, and for qualifying for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The chamber adopted Senate Resolution Nos. (SRN) 62 and 61 introduced by Senators Pia Cayetano and Lito Lapid, during the plenary session […]

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PIA CAYETANO GIVES BIKES TO PAMPANGA FRONTLINERS

Senator Pia Cayetano led the distribution of new bicycles for the use of the frontline community workers in San Fernando, Pampanga. Cayetano, together with CSFP Mayor Edwin Santiago, turned over ten bicycles and safety gear sets in simple ceremonies held in the city. The recipients included traffic enforcers, street sweepers, barangay health and social workers, […]

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ATHLETES ALL PRAISES FOR NEW CLARK CITY SPORTS FACILITIES – SEN. CAYETANO

“World-class!” This sums up what two Filipino athletes who won gold in the ongoing Southeast Asian (SEA) Games think about the country’s newly built sports facilities in New Clark City (NCC) in Capas, Tarlac. Olympics-bound pole vaulter EJ Obiena and long-distance runner Christine Hallasgo were all praises for the sprawling sports complex, which hosted athletics and […]