Senator Pia S. Cayetano files Senate Resolution No. 1115 for the conferment of the Philippine Senate Medal of Excellence to Carlos Edriel Yulo after his historic feat at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Yulo is the first-ever Filipino Olympic medalist in artistic gymnastics, the first to win two medals in a single Olympic year, the first…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
PALAWAN – Senator Pia S. Cayetano, the new Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Energy, visited the Malampaya Shallow Water Platform (SWP) today to gain firsthand insight into the operations of the country’s energy asset. The Senator was accompanied by Mr. Guillaume Lucci, Prime Infra President and CEO, and Ms. Donnabel Kuizon Cruz, Prime Energy…
Puerto Princesa City, PalawanJune 27, 2024 Q: Pakay ng pagbisita sa Palawan Sen. Pia Cayetano: Well, alam niyo ako kasi, multitasker ako. Sa lahat ng ginagawa ko, sa lahat ng galaw ko, parang marami na akong gustong ma-achieve kapag ganun. So when I visit a beautiful place like Puerto Princesa, Palawan, syempre kasama na diyan…
As the excitement builds for the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics set to take place from July to September, Senator Pia S. Cayetano has expressed her unwavering support for the Filipino athletes and para-athletes poised to compete on the world stage. Among those representing the Philippines in the Olympics are pole vaulter EJ Obiena; gymnasts…
Dasmariñas, Cavite – 20 June 2024 Meet and Greet with women, solo parents, and health workers in Dasmariñas, Cavite Q: Pakay sa pagbisita sa Cavite? Sen. Pia S. Cayetano: Happy talaga ako na makita ulit yung mga friends ko, si Mayor Jenny Barzaga. And of course, we need to check on what are the needs…
I have read news reports on the supposed plans of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) to amend its league rules, which may have an effect on the playing years of transferring student-athletes. May I remind everyone concerned that Republic Act No. 10676 or the Student-Athletes Protection Act, which I principally authored and…
“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,…