Senator Alan Peter Cayetano said the establishment of the Bulacan Ecozone should be grounded on comprehensive studies to ensure its creation will truly benefit the province and the general public. Cayetano made the call as the Senate amends the bill following its veto by President Marcos in...
While the Philippines needs to protect its sovereignty over its territories especially its maritime assets, the government should strictly observe a balanced approach on such matters, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano said. Cayetano pointed this out during his interpellation on Senate Bill No. 2492 or An...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano has warned against the possible negative outcomes that may snowball from the House of Representatives' alleged attempt to amend the Constitution through a People's Initiative (PI). “Kapag pumasa itong proposal nila sa PI, mas madali pang baguhin ang Konstitusyon kaysa...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano has called for the swift passage of the Anti-Online Gambling Act amidst persistent reports of e-sabong operations continuing in the country despite this being suspended by Malacañang. “The pull of gambling, especially over the internet, makes it more alluring...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Friday, January 5, 2024 expressed his outrage over the City of Makati’s decision to deprive the 10 EMBO (Enlisted Men’s Barrio) barangays of a smooth transition to the City of Taguig. Cayetano expressed his sentiment in a Facebook Live on his official page,...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) chief should be given the power to appoint chiefs of police (COP) of cities and municipalities, some senators said. Sen. Grace Poe made the suggestion during Tuesday’s interpellation on Senate Bill No. 2449 or the proposed Act Providing for...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano allayed fears on the creation of a nuclear power plant as he clarified that the proposed bill on nuclear regulation sought to ensure the safe use of radioactive materials. . Sen. Alan PeterCayetano, chairperson of the Committee on Science and Technology, presides over a...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano has expressed support for the modernization of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), particularly the strengthening of the country’s hazard mapping. Sen, Alan Peter Cayetano, chairperson of the Committee on Science and Technology,...
Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano floated the idea of pre-auditing government projects under the Commission on Audit (COA) as it can be seen to aid the commission in enhancing its effectiveness and efficiency in carrying out its mandate. “Over the years, since the 1987 Constitution, COA has found the...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday, November 21 called on the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) to expedite the disbursement of medical assistance to coconut farmers, after noting how the agency submitted its plan one year into the administration. Cayetano said the slow...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has formally sent a letter to the Senate declaring its opposition to decriminalizing abortion. In his letter to Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, CHR chairperson Richard Palpal-Latoc said the CHR strictly adheres to the 1987 Constitution that specifically...
Senators have called on the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) to strengthen their efforts in protecting young viewers from indecent content. Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano noted that the MTRCB’s role in protecting young viewers from lewd and unsuitable contents...
