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Taguig Mayor Cayetano takes oath before Chief Justice Gesmundo

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Taguig Mayor Cayetano takes oath before Chief Justice Gesmundo

By Jonathan Hicap

Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo administers the oath of office of Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano on June 26 (Photo from Mayor Cayetano’s Facebook account)

Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo administers the oath of office of Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano on June 26 (Photo from Mayor Cayetano’s Facebook account)

Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano took her oath of office before Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo on June 26.

“I have officially taken my oath for a new term as your City Mayor, administered by Hon. Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo. With a heart full of gratitude, I thank the Lord for blessing me with another chance to serve—this is a calling I hold close to my heart,” Cayetano posted on Facebook.

Her sister-in-law, Senator Pia Cayetano, also took her oath before Gesmundo.

Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano takes her oath of office before Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo witnessed by her husband, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, on June 26 (Photo from Mayor Cayetano’s Facebook account)

Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano takes her oath of office before Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo witnessed by her husband, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, on June 26 (Photo from Mayor Cayetano’s Facebook account)

Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo with Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano, Senate President Francis Escudero, Senator Pia Cayetano, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, City Administrator Jose Luis Montales and Jaime Medina (Photo from Mayor Cayetano’s Facebook account)

Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo with Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano, Senate President Francis Escudero, Senator Pia Cayetano, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, City Administrator Jose Luis Montales and Jaime Medina (Photo from Mayor Cayetano’s Facebook account)

The oath-taking ceremony, held at the new city hall, was witnessed by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, the mayor’s husband, Senate President Francis Escudero, Senator Joel Villanueva, Taguig Vice Mayor Arvin Alit, Taguig-Pateros 1st District Rep. Ricardo Cruz Jr., and Taguig 2nd District Rep. Jorge Bocobo.

To every Taguigeño, thank you for the love, trust, and support you’ve continued to show me through the years. Your faith in me strengthens my commitment to serve with honesty, compassion, and dedication. From the bottom of my heart—thank you. Let’s continue walking together, hand in hand, as we build a brighter, better future for Taguig,” Mayor Cayetano added.

Mayor Cayetano won her second term as mayor in the May 12 national and local elections.

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