Category: Health
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Senator Pia Cayetano shares her motherhood journey with mothers and solo parents in Quezon City
“Ang pundasyon ng ating lipunan ay ang pamilya. Nasa kamay ng pamilya ang kinabukasan ng ating bansa,” Sen. Pia shares this message in an event with mothers and solo parents in Quezon City on Friday (September 27). Senator Pia also opened up about her personal journey as a mother – including the story of her…
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Statement on the Scheduled 2nd Fund Transfer of PhilHealth’s Unused Government Subsidies to the National Treasury
I join our health advocates in their call for the Department of Finance (DOF) to suspend their next scheduled transfer tomorrow (August 21) of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s (PhilHealth) unused government subsidies to the national treasury. The move to repurpose PhilHealth’s funds has been met with strong opposition, with hearings in the Senate and…
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Senator Pia Cayetano kicks off Breastfeeding Awareness Month with Seminars in Bohol
Senator Pia S. Cayetano, a staunch breastfeeding advocate and former Chariperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, led the passage of Republic Act 10028 or the “Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009”, which provided nursing employees paid lactation periods of 40 minutes for every 8 hour working period, in addition to the regular…
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Transcript of Senator Pia Cayetano’s statement during the session
On SC’s decision over FDA’s regulatory power over tobacco productsJuly 30, 2024 Mr. President, this is just a point of information for the body. Today, the Supreme Court has ruled that the FDA has authority over tobacco products. It has denied the motion for reconsideration of the Philippine Tobacco Institute (PTI) and has ruled with…
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Sen. Pia Encourages TSU Graduates to “Embrace Lifelong Learning”
“Embrace lifelong learning and develop your soft skills.” Senator Pia S. Cayetano delivered this message as she addressed the College of Education graduates at the 35th Commencement Exercises of Tarlac State University (TSU) on Tuesday (July 16). Serving as Guest of Honor and Commencement Speaker, Cayetano lauded the graduates for reaching this significant milestone and…
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Transcript of Senator Pia Cayetano’s Media Interview in Mabalacat, Pampanga
July 16, 2024 Transcript of PSC’s Interview Q: Tell us about today’s event PSC: Actually, kapag naka-break kami sa session, yun talaga yung gawain namin, mag-ikot sa bansa and for me kasi, Pampanga is very close to my heart. Narinig niyo naman yung mga kwento ko na parang second home ko na ito. Yung mga…
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Sen. Pia’s Pinay In Action Empowers Communities through Maternal and Child Health Care Seminars in Pampanga
Senator Pia Cayetano’s Pinay In Action empowers communities through essential maternal and child healthcare seminars in Pampanga. The seminars in Bacolor and Santo Tomas, organized in partnership with Bacolor Mayor Eduardo G. Datu and Pampanga 4th District Congresswoman Anna York P. Bondoc, drew over 600 attendees. These seminars are part of Senator Pia Cayetano’s long-standing…
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Senator Pia S. Cayetano: Protect our youth from misinformation on Tobacco and Vape Products
“Children will mimic what they see and hear.” Senator Pia S. Cayetano, World Health Organization’s 2023 World No Tobacco Day Awardee, said this during the World No Tobacco Day Forum held at the Fabella Hospital, Manila, as she stressed the importance of setting a good example for the youth, in line with this year’s theme,…
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Office of Sen. Pia S. Cayetano Conducts Maternal and Child Healthcare Seminars in Bulacan
The Office of Senator Pia S. Cayetano held another series of successful healthcare seminars, this time in the province of Bulacan. The seminar in Calumpit, which is in partnership with BM Allan Andan, drew over 200 local participants. BM Andan thanked the Senator and her team for their efforts, noting the significant impact of bringing…
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Senator Pia Cayetano Continues to Champion Maternal and Child Health Care in Bacolod and Silay City
Negros Occidental – Senator Pia S. Cayetano brings her advocacy for better maternal and child care around the country, this time in Negros Occidental. Yesterday, the Senator’s advocacy arm, Pinay In Action, conducted a Maternal and Child Healthcare seminar in Bacolod City. More than 400 expecting mothers and barangay health workers attended the event at…