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SENATOR PIA S. CAYETANO
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Give teachers freedom to decide what’s best for their students
Senator Pia S. Cayetano weighed in on the “no-homework policy” being proposed by fellow lawmakers for basic and secondary education, saying that teachers should be given the freedom to choose the most effective teaching methods for their students. “No disrespect to the authors of the bills. Being a teacher is a very specific calling, and…
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Do we need less, more, or no homework?
Privilege speech on ‘No-Homework’ Policy * Mr. President, the title of my privilege speech is, “What is the purpose of homework? Do we need more or less?” So I ask all of you to remember your grade school days. I’m just curious to know if our colleagues have experienced a lot of homework, a little…
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Pia to industry: Help educate, not mislead public on sin taxes
Senator Pia S. Cayetano appealed to alcohol industry players to refrain from misleading the public into thinking that raising ‘sin’ taxes on alcoholic beverages, which would also increase the cost of these products, is detrimental to Filipinos, particularly the poor. “When we’re talking about [taxing] sin products, please do not scare the people into thinking…
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Nurture future heroes among our youth – Pia
“Let us honor the great men and women who fought for our nation’s freedom by nurturing future heroes among the ranks of our youth.” Senator Pia S. Cayetano shared this message to mark this year’s National Heroes’ Day, which is celebrated on Monday, August 26th. “Today, we remember the bravery and sacrifices made by our…
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Alternative measure to mandatory ROTC filed
Senator Pia S. Cayetano is pushing for the establishment of a comprehensive and holistic policy that would strengthen the sense of patriotism and nationalism among Filipino students. The senator filed Senate Bill No. 925 or the ‘Youth Patriotism and Bayanihan Act,’ which is an alternative to the proposal to revive the mandatory Reserve Officers’ Training…
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Pia open to higher sin taxes on alcoholic drinks in the Senate
Senate Ways and Means Chair Pia S. Cayetano on Wednesday (August 21) said she is inclined to go with the Department of Finance’s (DOF) proposal to raise excise taxes on alcoholic beverages, with the goal of generating more funds for the Universal Health Care (UHC) Program. “Technically, I have not adopted anything yet. But I…
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Tax reform passage needed to fund social services -Pia
Improving the government’s delivery of services to Filipino families is the primary goal of reforming the country’s tax measures, Senator Pia S. Cayetano reiterated on Wednesday (August 21). “We’re passing taxation measures not because it is being imposed upon us by any international body. We’re in a position where we are cleaning up our [own]…
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Pia backs elevated walkways, bike lanes in the metro
Senator Pia S. Cayetano is fully supportive of the proposal to build elevated walkways and bike lanes along major roads in the country, stressing that this would help transform Philippine cities into sustainable communities. During her interpellation of Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri’s privilege speech on Tuesday (August 20), Cayetano stressed the importance of…
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Pia: Alcoholism is a social and health issue
Transcript of interview with Senator Pia S. Cayetano on sin taxes on alcoholic drinks Reporter: There was an issue raised about corruption in PhiHealth. Sen. Gatchalian said before we hike taxes anew, why not reform that first? What can you say about that observation? PSC: That’s why we have multiple committees in the Senate. One…
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Speech on falling polio vaccination rates
Privilege speech by Senator Pia S. Cayetano Thank you, Mr President. I just decided on my way here to deliver this privilege speech as I was reading the news. It caught my attention that the Department of Health (DOH) has issued a warning to all of us that we are in danger of losing our…
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Ways and means panel tackles ‘sin’ taxes on alcoholic drinks
Senate Ways and Means Committee Chair Pia S. Cayetano will lead on Tuesday (August 20) the panel’s second public discussion on the government’s Comprehensive Tax Reform Program (CTRP). Discussions will focus on Package 2+ of the CTRP, which imposes higher excise taxes on alcoholic beverages. E-cigarettes, including heated tobacco and vapor products, are also covered…
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Pia wants ‘alcopops’ pulled out of store shelves
Senator Pia S. Cayetano has called the attention of distributors and sellers of flavored alcoholic drinks called “alcopops” for using unethical and illegal marketing schemes to entice young Filipinos to buy their products. Alcopops are flavored alcoholic beverages, a variety of which is packed in colorful foil pouches similar to juice beverages.“I was very bothered when…