Alan Peter Cayetano

Alan Peter "Alan" Cayetano

Running for Senator

Statement on the issue

Controversies

Alan Cayetano's use of 'BTS' angered BTS fans
Cayetano, in an interview, said the newly formed BTS in Congress is not meant to offend the members of the original BTS, a popular K-pop band. "Nagkataon lang na we have coined our slogan to Bayanihan, Tapang at Servicio."
January
2021
Ex-Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano to Miss Taguig: Be a Sport!
Cayetano, who was embroiled in a controversy over the term-sharing agreement regarding the House Speakership with Lord Allan Velasco, advised Lemonon to abide by the agreement and MUP rules she signed when she joined the pageant.
October
2020
Alan Peter Cayetano was ousted as Speaker
The lawmakers elected Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Q. Velasco as Speaker in keeping with a term-sharing deal brokered by President Rodrigo R. Duterte. There were 186 congressmen voted to install him as Speaker.
October
2020
Alan Peter Cayetano defends controversial 'We Went To Work For You' Photo
Netizens questioned and criticized the comparison between government officials and health frontliners who get to exposed to the threat of COVID-19 almost everyday. In their statement, they called out the public to just stay at home in order to prevent the spreading of the virus.
March
2020
Alan Cayetano, previously a staunch critic of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo becomes an ally
Cayetano said this new structure is a symbol of his intention to reconnect with Arroyo, whom he staunchly criticized when she was still president from 2001 to 2010.
March
2020
Cayetano on SEA Games mess
President Rodrigo Duterte is looking to probe allegations of corruption hounding the Philippines' hosting of the biennial meet. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Duterte was displeased by what he has been hearing about the regional multi-sport.
November
2019
Cayetano and Bello embroiled in a shouting match
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III and Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano shouted at each other and argued over who was to blame for the Kuwaiti fiasco.
May
2018
Senator Cayetano secured a temporary restraining order on the airing of political advertisements against presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte and his running mate on ABS-CBN
Cayetano sought the TRO a day after ABS-CBN began airing the anti-Duterte ad paid for by Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, which showed clips of Duterte cursing, uttering his controversial rape remark, and saying he is ready to kill.
May
2016
Cayetano claims Binays tried to buy damaging information against him
Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano claimed that a Makati lawyer has dangled P5 million to P20 million to suppliers for information about any anomalous projects in Taguig. He believed the lawyer is from the camp of Vice President Jejomar Binay.
November
2014
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano exposed the alleged relationship between Enrile and his former chief of staff
Cayetano's speech was in retaliation for Reyes' accusations of hypocrisy against him for supposedly receiving a cash gift from the Office of the Senate President. The incident ended with an apology and the irrevocable resignation of Reyes from Enrile's office.
October
2013
A heated debate between Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano turned personal
Cayetano noted he and his sister, Senator Pia Cayetano, have been quiet when the controversy over the P2.2 million funds given to senators broke out until Enrile himself admitted that he deliberately excluded the Cayetanos from the funds.
January
2013
Alan Peter Cayetano was called an 'ungrateful man'
Mikey and Iggy filed separate complaints against Cayetano seeking P6 million in damages. Even in the spate of suits filed against him by the Arroyos, Cayetano remained unfazed.
September
2006

War on Drugs

The anti-drug campaign, or the drug war as we call it, is not a war on life. Our intention is not to kill people. Our intention is to protect human life - to protect the life, liberty of our people, to protect our people by giving them safe areas to live in, safe streets to walk, safe places to work. But as a whole, the casualties of the drug war are brought about by the force to protect our people but at the same time telling our law enforcement, agencies, and law enforcers, your lives are important too. Why would you save the life of the pusher if the trade-off is your own life or the lives of innocents? But of course, if you can save the life of everyone, why not?
August
2019

Same-sex Marriage

As a public official, you have to make sure that they are not discriminated against. Sa marriage, hindi, pero sa union na pwedeng pag-usapan ng iba't ibang grupo at ng LGBT, paano i-protect yung union, 'yung rights nila, 'yung kanilang property rights, security and everything, di ba? Yung marriage kasi is a word being protected not only by the Constitution, but by those who are against. There's room for a dialogue between the LGBT and the Christian community.
March
2016

ABS-CBN Franchise Renewal

The fact that ABS-CBN is still able to broadcast its content even after its franchise has been peremptorily terminated shows that this issue is not, nor has it ever been, about silencing media nor curtailing the freedom of the press. Just look at the social networking platforms and you will see that those freedoms are alive, well, and undeniably thriving in the Philippines. I even respect that you put the blame on me, on Alan Peter Cayetano personally. But when you blindly call for the approval of the franchise without having heard all the sides of the story, then you show yourselves not as advocates of fair and balanced presentation of facts, as is taught in all the schools that teach journalism, as journalists are sworn to, but you simply become plain and simple propagandists.
May
2020

Revival of Death Penalty

I am not against death penalty per se, but all studies show that ang kinatatakutan ng kriminal yung certainty ng prosecution, certainty na mapaparusahan ka rather than the penalty. So pataasin mo ng pataasin mo ng penalty, hindi naman nahuhuli, naaabswelto naman, nababalewala rin. But, meaning in certain situations that we think in certain times in our history that we think we need a death penalty, okay ako.
September
2021
Ako personally, I'm hoping na magawa lahat ng ibang pwedeng gawin para hindi mo na kailangan ng death penalty. Ni-remove natin sa kongreso iyan dahil iyong justice system natin. Even the advocates of death penalty know na kailangan mong ayusin iyong justice system bago mo i-implement yun and remember ang sinasabi ni Mayor Duterte parang katulad ng public hangings parang deterrent.
January
2016

COVID-19 Mass Testing

An aggressive and sustained Covid-19 testing of our tourism front-liners is necessary to facilitate faster recovery in the tourism industry and ensure safe working environment. With the increased testing capacity in the country, tourism workers can be included in the expanded testing program. This initiative can help build trust and confidence of the domestic tourists as we begin to reopen more economic activities in the next few months.
July
2020

Assertion of Ownership on West Philippine Sea

We have to build trust. They said some red lines, we said some red lines. For one, the Philippines does not want other countries to exploit the natural resources in disputed waters "on their own. Hindi dapat i-attempt man lang na tanggalin ang ship natin na nandoon sa Ayungin [Shoal]. Hindi dapat hina-harass ang soldiers natin 'pag nagre-resupply o 'pag inaayos katulad ng mga runway.
May
2018

Red-tagging of Students

As of writing, no statement available.

Senate Probe on Pharmally Deal

As of writing, no statement available.

Organization of Community Pantries

As of writing, no statement available.

Philippines-China Relations

He would “firmly follow a friendly policy towards China” and is also looking forward “to strengthening exchanges and cooperation with the NPC, bringing Philippines-China relationship of Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation to a new high.”
July
2019
Our relationship which is in golden period and positive relations, are now ready to face challenges together. The Philippines and China are proceeding on the principles of mutual trust, respect and sovereign equality. We likewise thank China for their contribution to the tourism industry with 1 million tourists visiting the Philippines in the last year. We also appreciate China?s assistance to our agriculture sector by increasing imports of Philippine tropical fruits and other agricultural products.
March
2018

Anti-terror law

Basahin niyo naman ang batas. Hindi niyo pwedeng sabihing, Congress please listen, tapos sasagot kami, ayaw niyo namang basahin yung batas.
June
2020

Pandemic Gov't Response

We can do more. I think even the President is not satisfied. Meaning, it is what it is but there's definitely much more than we can do. So I do think that all the departments are working very hard, walang natutulog sa pansitan ika nga (no one is sleeping on it) even Congress. But I do think that there's so much more that can be done. I think really yung testing, yung capability nung hospital, upgrading our health centers will be a priority then yung livelihood.
July
2020

Injustices Committed by the Marcoses during Martial Law

Kalimutan ang pangalan? Kalimutan ang history?
April
2016

Climate Change

Efforts must be made to identify areas that are at serious risks on account of rise in sea level so adequate planning and preparations can be made. We can no longer afford to simply take risks when flash floods and typhoons hit any part of our country. Our poor people are constantly helpless due to lack of government programs and strategies for their timely safe evacuation them to safer places.
March
2012

Slow Internet

This concern has serious implication in today's inefficient internet service to the business sector particularly for the developing business process outsourcing (BPO) industry in the country.
November
2011

Banning Single-use Plastics

As of writing, no statement available.

Vote-buying

Ang pinaka-guilty sa vote buying ang mga kandidato mismo. Bakit ko nasabi yan? Kase ang kandidato na tumanggap sa drug lord, sa gambling lord, sa e-sabong, sa smuggler, yan ang nabili na ng mga yun. Ang pera na kinuha nila ay pambili lang ng boto.
November
2021

Advancing Mining

I want to clarify that I gave Ms. Lopez enough chances to dispel fears that she would not observe the legal process in regulating the mining industry. I supported her in closing down mining sites that were not compliant with the highest standards. Moreover, illegal mining and logging continue to proliferate,while other sectors that need both strict regulation continue to destroy the environment.
May
2017

Udenna Corp.'s Acquisition of Malampaya Majority Stake

Hiningi ko sa kanya na dinggin at simulan ang hearing sa Malampaya scam para ang bawat isyu na lumabas ay maimbestigahan upang makita ng mamamayan kung sino ang mga nangungurakot at kung saan napupunta ang pondo.
March
2014

Manila Bay Dolomite Project

As of writing, no statement available.

Voluntary Drug Testing of Candidates

Kung wala talagang tinatago ang mga kandidato ay mas mainam na sumailalim na lang ang mga ito sa test.
November
2021

Political Dynasties

For me, per se, there's no evil dynasty. It's either a good or a bad dynasty. So what for me is evil is, concentartaion of power na hindi ka pwedeng lumaban. E, sa Taguig pa naman parati naman kaming may kalaban e.
September
2021
I’m not saying dynasties are good. I’m just saying it’s not the problem. Banning political dynasties per se would not solve the problem. Empowering people instead of banning political dynasties. So how do we solve that? It’s not by having an anti-dynasty but to empower people.
February
2016

Resumption of Face-to-face Classes

As of writing, no statement available.

Charter Change

Wrong timing. Right now, anything that does not help our people deal with the pandemic should be set aside. You may argue that it will just focus on economic provisions so our economy will improve, but there will be debate and divisiveness on other proposals on political provisions. And this will distract us from focusing on vaccination.
January
2021
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2021/01/10/2069396/house-supermajority-coalition-split-cha-cha
Well, let me first state na trabaho naman ni Chairperson Rufus [Rodriguez] kasi yon ang committee nya, and you can expect him to continually push for it. Having said that, nagmu-multi-task po tayo, and wala pong kaduda-duda na kailangan po ng charter change. And question lang sa ating lahat, timing.
July
2020
https://www.rappler.com/nation/cayetano-says-no-doubt-charter-change-needed-timing-must-be-right/

Federalism

We don’t need to federalize to bring development to every corner of the Philippines. We just need to decentralize. For example, [if] the project is in Bicol, the bidding must also be done in Bicol. It’s more transparent. That way, it’s easier to account and compare the projects and deals.
November
2021

Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination

As of writing, no statement available.

Endo (Contractualization)

As of writing, no statement available.

Political Turncoatism (Political Butterfly)

As of writing, no statement available.

ICC Probe on the Philippine's Drug War

Ayaw nating maging hipokrito, na ang malalaking bansa hindi sumali dito. But to prove that it’s not a way of evading or getting away from the consequences or the jurisdiction ng ICC or nangyari na, even if mag-withdraw tayo, covered pa rin ‘yung actions natin when we were a member.
March
2018
The perception that was thrown to the international community was led by certain human rights groups associated with our opposition, and associated with some people in the Catholic Church. But, they did not give the international community the correct facts.
October
2017

Decriminalizing Abortion

I believe it's murder. Sa Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ang nakalagay dun, 'no arbitrary taking of life' pero you made sure na ang definition ng life dun doesn't start at conception. So sa aming Pilipino, naniniwala kami may buhay na yun e.
September
2021
May mga pangamba na ang Reproductive Health (RH) Bill ay magbibigay-daan sa abortion, promiscuity, at magpo-promote ng teenage sex at teenage pregnancy, na ito ay sisira sa mga kasal at sa ating moral values.
December
2012

Legalization of Divorce

I believe kasi that permanent nung union nung man and woman. Having said that, I do recognize that there are situations where they cannot be together anymore, but that's why okay sa akin yung annulment. But, ang problema ko sa divorce, once you allow it, if you look at western history, mapupunta sa no-fault divorce, so magiging mag-boyfriend, mag-girlfriend lang. So, meaning for me, husband and wife should do everything they can to stay together, and if it's only on certain extreme cases di ba, halimbawa addict yung isa, or binubugbog yung isa, or chronic na parating may ibang babae o ibang lalaki, but that falls under annulment.
September
2021
We have to find a solution to impossible marriages like those where one spouse beats the other or where one spouse is psychologically incapacitated. Some believe that divorce is the solution. Some, like me, do not believe that divorce is the solution. A possible solution to failed marriages, could be to make annulment of marriage more accessible and democratic. I will not stop but we will act with caution on bills that have no consensus.
October
2019

Ban Candidates with Charges from elections

As of writing, no statement available.

Requiring Public Officials to Disclose SALN

Basta ako, ready ako anytime.
March
2016

Participation of candidate to debates, fora, interview

As of writing, no statement available.

Reviving Peace Talks with CPP-NPA

The government's peace talks with the communists or the left collapsed. But we are all hoping it is not permanent.
February
2017

Support for BARMM's normalization process

As of writing, no statement available.

Land Reclamation

As of writing, no statement available.

Return of the Philippines to the ICC

As of writing, no statement available.

Social Media Misinformation

ight now, it’s really besting each other’s propaganda. And maybe it’s not in our DNA to do fact-checks.
December
2021

SIM Card Mobile Registration

As of writing, no statement available.

Publicize Medical Record

As of writing, no statement available.

Legalization of marijuana use for medical and scientific purposes

As of writing, no statement available.

Abolition of NTF-ELCAC

o ako i totally agree, na hindi dapat bala ang sagot doon sa insurgency. Dapat talaga projects, programs, ayuda etc. Now, should the military and the military network be the one to implement that, tingnan natin yung mga debateng parating diyan. But defenitely hindi dapat itigil yun.
November
2021

Wage hike

Ang ibig sabihin ng inclusive growth ay kayang sustentuhan ng bawat Pilipino ang sarili niya at ang kanyang pamilya. It's not enough that we raise people's pay by a small fraction. If we want real change, give people a more reasonable standard of living. Kailangan ngayon ng matapang na solusyon at mabilis na aksyon para sa bawat manggagawang Pilipino.
November
2015

Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

He expressed support for the government’s initiative, through the Executive Department, to offer a safe haven for displaced persons affected by the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
March
2022

Spread of Pornography in Social Media

As of writing, no statement available.

Stand On Issues

Alan Peter "Alan" Cayetano

Statement on the issue

Controversies

Source: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1127257

Alan Cayetano's use of 'BTS' angered BTS fans Cayetano, in an interview, said the newly formed BTS in Congress is not meant to offend the members of the original BTS, a popular K-pop band. "Nagkataon lang na we have coined our slogan to Bayanihan, Tapang at Servicio." January 2021

Source: https://adobochronicles.com/2020/10/25/ex-speaker-alan-peter-cayetano-to-miss-taguig-be-a-sport/

Ex-Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano to Miss Taguig: Be a Sport! Cayetano, who was embroiled in a controversy over the term-sharing agreement regarding the House Speakership with Lord Allan Velasco, advised Lemonon to abide by the agreement and MUP rules she signed when she joined the pageant. October 2020

Source: https://www.bworldonline.com/cayetano-ousted-as-speaker-in-rogue-session/

Alan Peter Cayetano was ousted as Speaker The lawmakers elected Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Q. Velasco as Speaker in keeping with a term-sharing deal brokered by President Rodrigo R. Duterte. There were 186 congressmen voted to install him as Speaker. October 2020

Source: https://philnews.ph/2020/03/23/alan-peter-cayetano-defends-controversial-we-went-to-work-for-you-photo/

Alan Peter Cayetano defends controversial 'We Went To Work For You' Photo Netizens questioned and criticized the comparison between government officials and health frontliners who get to exposed to the threat of COVID-19 almost everyday. In their statement, they called out the public to just stay at home in order to prevent the spreading of the virus. March 2020

Source: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/foes-allies-fierce-critic-alan-cayetano-woos-gloria-arroyo

Alan Cayetano, previously a staunch critic of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo becomes an ally Cayetano said this new structure is a symbol of his intention to reconnect with Arroyo, whom he staunchly criticized when she was still president from 2001 to 2010. March 2020

Source: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1087299

Cayetano on SEA Games mess President Rodrigo Duterte is looking to probe allegations of corruption hounding the Philippines' hosting of the biennial meet. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Duterte was displeased by what he has been hearing about the regional multi-sport. November 2019

Source: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2018/05/01/1811123/cayetano-bello-shouting-match

Cayetano and Bello embroiled in a shouting match Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III and Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano shouted at each other and argued over who was to blame for the Kuwaiti fiasco. May 2018

Source: https://www.rappler.com/nation/elections/alan-cayetano-tro-abs-cbn-anti-duterte-ad

Senator Cayetano secured a temporary restraining order on the airing of political advertisements against presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte and his running mate on ABS-CBN Cayetano sought the TRO a day after ABS-CBN began airing the anti-Duterte ad paid for by Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, which showed clips of Duterte cursing, uttering his controversial rape remark, and saying he is ready to kill. May 2016

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/652276/cayetano-claims-binays-trying-to-buy-damaging-information-against-him

Cayetano claims Binays tried to buy damaging information against him Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano claimed that a Makati lawyer has dangled P5 million to P20 million to suppliers for information about any anomalous projects in Taguig. He believed the lawyer is from the camp of Vice President Jejomar Binay. November 2014

Source: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/boss-enrile-gigi-reyes

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano exposed the alleged relationship between Enrile and his former chief of staff Cayetano's speech was in retaliation for Reyes' accusations of hypocrisy against him for supposedly receiving a cash gift from the Office of the Senate President. The incident ended with an apology and the irrevocable resignation of Reyes from Enrile's office. October 2013

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/345813/enrile-cayetano-dig-up-personal-dirt-in-word-war

A heated debate between Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano turned personal Cayetano noted he and his sister, Senator Pia Cayetano, have been quiet when the controversy over the P2.2 million funds given to senators broke out until Enrile himself admitted that he deliberately excluded the Cayetanos from the funds. January 2013

Source: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2006/09/08/356991/cayetano-145ungrateful-man146-151-mike-a

Alan Peter Cayetano was called an 'ungrateful man' Mikey and Iggy filed separate complaints against Cayetano seeking P6 million in damages. Even in the spate of suits filed against him by the Arroyos, Cayetano remained unfazed. September 2006

War on Drugs

The anti-drug campaign, or the drug war as we call it, is not a war on life. Our intention is not to kill people. Our intention is to protect human life - to protect the life, liberty of our people, to protect our people by giving them safe areas to live in, safe streets to walk, safe places to work. But as a whole, the casualties of the drug war are brought about by the force to protect our people but at the same time telling our law enforcement, agencies, and law enforcers, your lives are important too. Why would you save the life of the pusher if the trade-off is your own life or the lives of innocents? But of course, if you can save the life of everyone, why not?
Source: https://www.rappler.com/nation/cayetano-government-intends-protect-human-life-drug-war

August 2019

Same-sex Marriage

As a public official, you have to make sure that they are not discriminated against. Sa marriage, hindi, pero sa union na pwedeng pag-usapan ng iba't ibang grupo at ng LGBT, paano i-protect yung union, 'yung rights nila, 'yung kanilang property rights, security and everything, di ba? Yung marriage kasi is a word being protected not only by the Constitution, but by those who are against. There's room for a dialogue between the LGBT and the Christian community.
Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/halalan2016/focus/03/01/16/cayetano-open-to-same-sex-union-but

March 2016

ABS-CBN Franchise Renewal

The fact that ABS-CBN is still able to broadcast its content even after its franchise has been peremptorily terminated shows that this issue is not, nor has it ever been, about silencing media nor curtailing the freedom of the press. Just look at the social networking platforms and you will see that those freedoms are alive, well, and undeniably thriving in the Philippines. I even respect that you put the blame on me, on Alan Peter Cayetano personally. But when you blindly call for the approval of the franchise without having heard all the sides of the story, then you show yourselves not as advocates of fair and balanced presentation of facts, as is taught in all the schools that teach journalism, as journalists are sworn to, but you simply become plain and simple propagandists.
Source: https://www.rappler.com/nation/cayetano-lashes-out-critics-abs-cbn-franchise-not-about-silencing-media

May 2020

Revival of Death Penalty

I am not against death penalty per se, but all studies show that ang kinatatakutan ng kriminal yung certainty ng prosecution, certainty na mapaparusahan ka rather than the penalty. So pataasin mo ng pataasin mo ng penalty, hindi naman nahuhuli, naaabswelto naman, nababalewala rin. But, meaning in certain situations that we think in certain times in our history that we think we need a death penalty, okay ako.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzVxoX3WpkI

September 2021

Ako personally, I'm hoping na magawa lahat ng ibang pwedeng gawin para hindi mo na kailangan ng death penalty. Ni-remove natin sa kongreso iyan dahil iyong justice system natin. Even the advocates of death penalty know na kailangan mong ayusin iyong justice system bago mo i-implement yun and remember ang sinasabi ni Mayor Duterte parang katulad ng public hangings parang deterrent.
Source: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/549933/alan-cayetano-doesn-t-see-need-for-death-penalty/story/

January 2016

COVID-19 Mass Testing

An aggressive and sustained Covid-19 testing of our tourism front-liners is necessary to facilitate faster recovery in the tourism industry and ensure safe working environment. With the increased testing capacity in the country, tourism workers can be included in the expanded testing program. This initiative can help build trust and confidence of the domestic tourists as we begin to reopen more economic activities in the next few months.
Source: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1108787

July 2020

Assertion of Ownership on West Philippine Sea

We have to build trust. They said some red lines, we said some red lines. For one, the Philippines does not want other countries to exploit the natural resources in disputed waters "on their own. Hindi dapat i-attempt man lang na tanggalin ang ship natin na nandoon sa Ayungin [Shoal]. Hindi dapat hina-harass ang soldiers natin 'pag nagre-resupply o 'pag inaayos katulad ng mga runway.
Source: https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2018/05/29/Duterte-ready-war-over-West-Philippine-Sea-South-China-Sea.html

May 2018

Red-tagging of Students

As of writing, no statement available.

Senate Probe on Pharmally Deal

As of writing, no statement available.

Organization of Community Pantries

As of writing, no statement available.

Philippines-China Relations

He would “firmly follow a friendly policy towards China” and is also looking forward “to strengthening exchanges and cooperation with the NPC, bringing Philippines-China relationship of Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation to a new high.”
Source: https://mb.com.ph/2019/07/31/amb-zhao-speaker-cayetano-agree-to-work-for-more-amicable-and-brighter-bilateral-relations/

July 2019

Our relationship which is in golden period and positive relations, are now ready to face challenges together. The Philippines and China are proceeding on the principles of mutual trust, respect and sovereign equality. We likewise thank China for their contribution to the tourism industry with 1 million tourists visiting the Philippines in the last year. We also appreciate China?s assistance to our agriculture sector by increasing imports of Philippine tropical fruits and other agricultural products.
Source: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1029674

March 2018

Anti-terror law

Basahin niyo naman ang batas. Hindi niyo pwedeng sabihing, Congress please listen, tapos sasagot kami, ayaw niyo namang basahin yung batas.
Source: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1105079

June 2020

Pandemic Gov't Response

We can do more. I think even the President is not satisfied. Meaning, it is what it is but there's definitely much more than we can do. So I do think that all the departments are working very hard, walang natutulog sa pansitan ika nga (no one is sleeping on it) even Congress. But I do think that there's so much more that can be done. I think really yung testing, yung capability nung hospital, upgrading our health centers will be a priority then yung livelihood.
Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1311464/cayetano-govt-can-do-more-in-responding-to-covid-19

July 2020

Injustices Committed by the Marcoses during Martial Law

Kalimutan ang pangalan? Kalimutan ang history?
Source: https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2016/04/10/vp-debate-Cayetano-likens-Marcos-wealth-to-Napoles-money.html

April 2016

Climate Change

Efforts must be made to identify areas that are at serious risks on account of rise in sea level so adequate planning and preparations can be made. We can no longer afford to simply take risks when flash floods and typhoons hit any part of our country. Our poor people are constantly helpless due to lack of government programs and strategies for their timely safe evacuation them to safer places.
Source: https://legacy.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2012/0326_cayetanoa1.asp

March 2012

Slow Internet

This concern has serious implication in today's inefficient internet service to the business sector particularly for the developing business process outsourcing (BPO) industry in the country.
Source: http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2011/1106_cayetanoa1.asp

November 2011

Banning Single-use Plastics

As of writing, no statement available.

Vote-buying

Ang pinaka-guilty sa vote buying ang mga kandidato mismo. Bakit ko nasabi yan? Kase ang kandidato na tumanggap sa drug lord, sa gambling lord, sa e-sabong, sa smuggler, yan ang nabili na ng mga yun. Ang pera na kinuha nila ay pambili lang ng boto.
Source: https://palawan-news.com/cayetano-focus-on-preventing-vote-buying-making-candidates-accountable/

November 2021

Advancing Mining

I want to clarify that I gave Ms. Lopez enough chances to dispel fears that she would not observe the legal process in regulating the mining industry. I supported her in closing down mining sites that were not compliant with the highest standards. Moreover, illegal mining and logging continue to proliferate,while other sectors that need both strict regulation continue to destroy the environment.
Source: http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2017/0505_cayetanoa2.asp

May 2017

Udenna Corp.'s Acquisition of Malampaya Majority Stake

Hiningi ko sa kanya na dinggin at simulan ang hearing sa Malampaya scam para ang bawat isyu na lumabas ay maimbestigahan upang makita ng mamamayan kung sino ang mga nangungurakot at kung saan napupunta ang pondo.
Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/587025/cayetano-urges-colleagues-prioritize-malampaya-investigation

March 2014

Manila Bay Dolomite Project

As of writing, no statement available.

Voluntary Drug Testing of Candidates

Kung wala talagang tinatago ang mga kandidato ay mas mainam na sumailalim na lang ang mga ito sa test.
Source: http://www.radyopilipinas.ph/rp-one/articles/politics/voluntary-drug-test-sa-presidential-aspirants-iminungkahi-ni-rep-cayetano

November 2021

Political Dynasties

For me, per se, there's no evil dynasty. It's either a good or a bad dynasty. So what for me is evil is, concentartaion of power na hindi ka pwedeng lumaban. E, sa Taguig pa naman parati naman kaming may kalaban e.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzVxoX3WpkI

September 2021

I’m not saying dynasties are good. I’m just saying it’s not the problem. Banning political dynasties per se would not solve the problem. Empowering people instead of banning political dynasties. So how do we solve that? It’s not by having an anti-dynasty but to empower people.
Source: https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2016/02/19/Cayetano-political-dynasties-2016-elections.html

February 2016

Resumption of Face-to-face Classes

As of writing, no statement available.

Charter Change

Wrong timing. Right now, anything that does not help our people deal with the pandemic should be set aside. You may argue that it will just focus on economic provisions so our economy will improve, but there will be debate and divisiveness on other proposals on political provisions. And this will distract us from focusing on vaccination.

January 2021 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2021/01/10/2069396/house-supermajority-coalition-split-cha-cha

Well, let me first state na trabaho naman ni Chairperson Rufus [Rodriguez] kasi yon ang committee nya, and you can expect him to continually push for it. Having said that, nagmu-multi-task po tayo, and wala pong kaduda-duda na kailangan po ng charter change. And question lang sa ating lahat, timing.

July 2020 https://www.rappler.com/nation/cayetano-says-no-doubt-charter-change-needed-timing-must-be-right/

Federalism

We don’t need to federalize to bring development to every corner of the Philippines. We just need to decentralize. For example, [if] the project is in Bicol, the bidding must also be done in Bicol. It’s more transparent. That way, it’s easier to account and compare the projects and deals.
Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1511775/senatorial-aspirant-cayetano-pushes-for-government-decentralization

November 2021

Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination

As of writing, no statement available.

Endo (Contractualization)

As of writing, no statement available.

Political Turncoatism (Political Butterfly)

As of writing, no statement available.

ICC Probe on the Philippine's Drug War

Ayaw nating maging hipokrito, na ang malalaking bansa hindi sumali dito. But to prove that it’s not a way of evading or getting away from the consequences or the jurisdiction ng ICC or nangyari na, even if mag-withdraw tayo, covered pa rin ‘yung actions natin when we were a member.
Source: https://www.rappler.com/nation/198183-duterte-withdraw-international-criminal-court-cayetano/

March 2018

The perception that was thrown to the international community was led by certain human rights groups associated with our opposition, and associated with some people in the Catholic Church. But, they did not give the international community the correct facts.
Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/10/6/philippines-top-diplomat-defends-dutertes-drug-war

October 2017

Decriminalizing Abortion

I believe it's murder. Sa Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ang nakalagay dun, 'no arbitrary taking of life' pero you made sure na ang definition ng life dun doesn't start at conception. So sa aming Pilipino, naniniwala kami may buhay na yun e.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzVxoX3WpkI

September 2021

May mga pangamba na ang Reproductive Health (RH) Bill ay magbibigay-daan sa abortion, promiscuity, at magpo-promote ng teenage sex at teenage pregnancy, na ito ay sisira sa mga kasal at sa ating moral values.
Source: http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2012/1218_cayetanoa1.asp

December 2012

Legalization of Divorce

I believe kasi that permanent nung union nung man and woman. Having said that, I do recognize that there are situations where they cannot be together anymore, but that's why okay sa akin yung annulment. But, ang problema ko sa divorce, once you allow it, if you look at western history, mapupunta sa no-fault divorce, so magiging mag-boyfriend, mag-girlfriend lang. So, meaning for me, husband and wife should do everything they can to stay together, and if it's only on certain extreme cases di ba, halimbawa addict yung isa, or binubugbog yung isa, or chronic na parating may ibang babae o ibang lalaki, but that falls under annulment.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzVxoX3WpkI

September 2021

We have to find a solution to impossible marriages like those where one spouse beats the other or where one spouse is psychologically incapacitated. Some believe that divorce is the solution. Some, like me, do not believe that divorce is the solution. A possible solution to failed marriages, could be to make annulment of marriage more accessible and democratic. I will not stop but we will act with caution on bills that have no consensus.
Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1178359/speaker-cayetano-im-no-divorce-believer-but-wont-block-debate

October 2019

Ban Candidates with Charges from elections

As of writing, no statement available.

Requiring Public Officials to Disclose SALN

Basta ako, ready ako anytime.
Source: https://www.rappler.com/nation/elections/125897-duterte-cayetano-manifest-bank-secrecy-law/

March 2016

Participation of candidate to debates, fora, interview

As of writing, no statement available.

Reviving Peace Talks with CPP-NPA

The government's peace talks with the communists or the left collapsed. But we are all hoping it is not permanent.
Source: https://legacy.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2017/0211_cayetanoa1.asp

February 2017

Support for BARMM's normalization process

As of writing, no statement available.

Land Reclamation

As of writing, no statement available.

Return of the Philippines to the ICC

As of writing, no statement available.

SIM Card Mobile Registration

As of writing, no statement available.

Publicize Medical Record

As of writing, no statement available.

Legalization of marijuana use for medical and scientific purposes

As of writing, no statement available.

Abolition of NTF-ELCAC

o ako i totally agree, na hindi dapat bala ang sagot doon sa insurgency. Dapat talaga projects, programs, ayuda etc. Now, should the military and the military network be the one to implement that, tingnan natin yung mga debateng parating diyan. But defenitely hindi dapat itigil yun.
Source: https://www.smninewschannel.com/pondo-ng-ntf-elcac-sa-2022-hindi-dapat-bawasan-ayon-kay-dating-speaker-cayetano/

November 2021

Wage hike

Ang ibig sabihin ng inclusive growth ay kayang sustentuhan ng bawat Pilipino ang sarili niya at ang kanyang pamilya. It's not enough that we raise people's pay by a small fraction. If we want real change, give people a more reasonable standard of living. Kailangan ngayon ng matapang na solusyon at mabilis na aksyon para sa bawat manggagawang Pilipino.
Source: https://legacy.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2015/1117_cayetanoa1.asp

November 2015

Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

He expressed support for the government’s initiative, through the Executive Department, to offer a safe haven for displaced persons affected by the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
Source: https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1169504

March 2022

Spread of Pornography in Social Media

As of writing, no statement available.