Maria Laarni Cayetano

Maria Laarni "Lani" Cayetano

Running for Mayor

Statement on the issue

Controversies

Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano was asked by COA to account for P317.4 million city government expenses
Mayor Lani Cayetano was charged with plunder and graft after COA noted suspicious financial transactions and irregularities in the city government. Among the allegations were “doubtful existence” of medicines and medical, dental, laboratory and office supplies amounting to P102.3 million, and the hiring of 3,200 “ghost employees.”
November
2014
Lani Cayetano was claimed to have abandoned her petition to retrieve the ballot boxes for recounting
Defeated mayoral candidate Dante Tiñga claimed that Lani Cayetano has abandoned her appeal for the retrieval of the ballot boxes for the recounting of ballots. The retrieval did not did not push through because the city government blocked the roads leading to city hall.
April
2012
Taguig mayor accused for P36-M vote buying
In 2013, Lani Cayetano was accused by her archrival, Rica Tinga of Taguig City of vote buying. She said that Cayetano should be made to explain where she sourced the funds for the P36-million worth of “educational” vouchers which Cayetano distributed to 7,000 high school graduates.
April
2013
Mon Tulfo tells how Cayetano’s wife blocked Bongbong from meeting Duterte
Lani took the seat that was supposed to be occupied by Bongbong Marcos at the presidentiable table and did not give way when he arrived. Tulfo shared this incident in his column for the Manila Times.
November
2019
Taguig mayor indicted for padlocking session hall
The Office of the Ombudsman has indicted Taguig Mayor Laarni "Lani" Cayetano and another city official for preventing members of the city council from holding regular sessions in 2010. They were charged for violation of Article 143 of the Revised Penal Code.
August
2015
DQ case filed vs Cayetanos questioning their residence
Lani Cayetano and her husband, Alan Peter Cayetano faced disqualification charges after they admitted to living in separate houses so they could both run separately as representatives for the City of Taguig. A petitioner from Barangay Signal Village asked the Commission on Elections to disqualify the couple for deception.
November
2018

War on Drugs

Illegal drugs destroy lives, futures, families and communities. We are all stakeholders in the war against drugs; families, schools, and both the local and national government. On behalf of the local government of Taguig, we throw our full and unwavering support to the concerted efforts against illegal drugs.
2013

Same-sex Marriage

As of writing, no statement available.

ABS-CBN Franchise Renewal

As of writing, no statement available.

Revival of Death Penalty

As of writing, no statement available.

COVID-19 Mass Testing

Taguig Rep. Lani Cayetano and Taguig Mayor Lino Cayetano led the drive-thru coronavirus testing services at the Bonifacio Global City.
July
2020

Assertion of Ownership on West Philippine Sea

As of writing, no statement available.

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

As of writing, no statement available.

Anti-terror law

As of writing, no statement available.

Pandemic Gov't Response

The pandemic greatly affected the country’s economy. This is why we’re providing assistance to our small business owners in the hope that this will help in the country’s economic recovery plan.
June
2021

Injustices Committed by the Marcoses during Martial Law

As of writing, no statement available.

Climate Change

Mayor Lani said that participating in the Earth Day celebration signifies one’s support for environmental protection, as well as the campaign to solve or at least mitigate the ill effects of climate change to the environment.
March
2013

Slow Internet

As of writing, no statement available.

Banning Single-use Plastics

Caring for the environment as seen in tasks like garbage segregation and avoiding the use of plastic bags and Styrofoam should be a daily facet of our lives.
March
2013

Vote-buying

As of writing, no statement available.

Advancing Mining

As of writing, no statement available.

Udenna Corp.'s Acquisition of Malampaya Majority Stake

As of writing, no statement available.

Manila Bay Dolomite Project

As of writing, no statement available.

Voluntary Drug Testing of Candidates

Taguig City continues to strengthen its fight against illegal drugs with its holistic approach dubbed 'Drug-Free Community Program' which aims to transform drug dependents into productive members of the society and also promote the Anti-Drug Abuse Advocacy of the city. The local government also conducts a regular drug test for its employees to ensure they are drug-free.
2019

Political Dynasties

As of writing, no statement available.

Resumption of Face-to-face Classes

As of writing, no statement available.

Charter Change

As of writing, no statement available.

Federalism

As of writing, no statement available.

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

As of writing, no statement available.

Decriminalizing Abortion

As of writing, no statement available.

Legalization of Divorce

As of writing, no statement available.

Political Statements on Social Issues (Other Issues)

As of writing, no statement available.

Stand On Issues

Maria Laarni "Lani" Cayetano

Statement on the issue

Controversies

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/653080/coa-asks-cayetano-wife-to-account-for-p317-4m

Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano was asked by COA to account for P317.4 million city government expenses Mayor Lani Cayetano was charged with plunder and graft after COA noted suspicious financial transactions and irregularities in the city government. Among the allegations were “doubtful existence” of medicines and medical, dental, laboratory and office supplies amounting to P102.3 million, and the hiring of 3,200 “ghost employees.” November 2014

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/171853/lani-cayetano-not-true-i-dropped-taguig-poll-petition-at-sc

Lani Cayetano was claimed to have abandoned her petition to retrieve the ballot boxes for recounting Defeated mayoral candidate Dante Tiñga claimed that Lani Cayetano has abandoned her appeal for the retrieval of the ballot boxes for the recounting of ballots. The retrieval did not did not push through because the city government blocked the roads leading to city hall. April 2012

Source: https://www.manilatimes.net/2013/04/03/news/national/taguig-mayor-hit-for-p36-m-vote-buy/649433

Taguig mayor accused for P36-M vote buying In 2013, Lani Cayetano was accused by her archrival, Rica Tinga of Taguig City of vote buying. She said that Cayetano should be made to explain where she sourced the funds for the P36-million worth of “educational” vouchers which Cayetano distributed to 7,000 high school graduates. April 2013

Source: https://politics.com.ph/swapang-sa-pwesto-mon-tulfo-tells-how-cayetanos-wife-blocked-bongbong-from-meeting-duterte/

Mon Tulfo tells how Cayetano’s wife blocked Bongbong from meeting Duterte Lani took the seat that was supposed to be occupied by Bongbong Marcos at the presidentiable table and did not give way when he arrived. Tulfo shared this incident in his column for the Manila Times. November 2019

Source: https://www.rappler.com/nation/lani-cayetano-indicted-taguig-session-hall

Taguig mayor indicted for padlocking session hall The Office of the Ombudsman has indicted Taguig Mayor Laarni "Lani" Cayetano and another city official for preventing members of the city council from holding regular sessions in 2010. They were charged for violation of Article 143 of the Revised Penal Code. August 2015

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1053478/question-of-residence-dq-case-filed-vs-cayetanos

DQ case filed vs Cayetanos questioning their residence Lani Cayetano and her husband, Alan Peter Cayetano faced disqualification charges after they admitted to living in separate houses so they could both run separately as representatives for the City of Taguig. A petitioner from Barangay Signal Village asked the Commission on Elections to disqualify the couple for deception. November 2018

War on Drugs

Illegal drugs destroy lives, futures, families and communities. We are all stakeholders in the war against drugs; families, schools, and both the local and national government. On behalf of the local government of Taguig, we throw our full and unwavering support to the concerted efforts against illegal drugs.
Source: https://www.taguig.gov.ph/mayor-lani-urges-anti-drug-agencies-to-dismantle-drug-syndicates/#

2013

Same-sex Marriage

As of writing, no statement available.

ABS-CBN Franchise Renewal

As of writing, no statement available.

Revival of Death Penalty

As of writing, no statement available.

COVID-19 Mass Testing

Taguig Rep. Lani Cayetano and Taguig Mayor Lino Cayetano led the drive-thru coronavirus testing services at the Bonifacio Global City.
Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1304759/aggressive-testing-and-localized-lockdowns-essential-for-new-normal-says-taguig-lgu

July 2020

Assertion of Ownership on West Philippine Sea

As of writing, no statement available.

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

As of writing, no statement available.

Anti-terror law

As of writing, no statement available.

Pandemic Gov't Response

The pandemic greatly affected the country’s economy. This is why we’re providing assistance to our small business owners in the hope that this will help in the country’s economic recovery plan.
Source: https://mb.com.ph/2021/06/23/lani-cayetano-helps-sari-sari-store-owners-in-taguig/

June 2021

Injustices Committed by the Marcoses during Martial Law

As of writing, no statement available.

Climate Change

Mayor Lani said that participating in the Earth Day celebration signifies one’s support for environmental protection, as well as the campaign to solve or at least mitigate the ill effects of climate change to the environment.
Source: https://www.taguig.gov.ph/taguig-city-joins-earth-day-celebrations/

March 2013

Slow Internet

As of writing, no statement available.

Banning Single-use Plastics

Caring for the environment as seen in tasks like garbage segregation and avoiding the use of plastic bags and Styrofoam should be a daily facet of our lives.
Source: https://www.taguig.gov.ph/taguig-city-joins-earth-day-celebrations/

March 2013

Vote-buying

As of writing, no statement available.

Advancing Mining

As of writing, no statement available.

Udenna Corp.'s Acquisition of Malampaya Majority Stake

As of writing, no statement available.

Manila Bay Dolomite Project

As of writing, no statement available.

Voluntary Drug Testing of Candidates

Taguig City continues to strengthen its fight against illegal drugs with its holistic approach dubbed 'Drug-Free Community Program' which aims to transform drug dependents into productive members of the society and also promote the Anti-Drug Abuse Advocacy of the city. The local government also conducts a regular drug test for its employees to ensure they are drug-free.
Source: https://metronewscentral.net/taguig/city-news/-zero-tolerance-for-drugs-in-taguig

2019

Political Dynasties

As of writing, no statement available.

Resumption of Face-to-face Classes

As of writing, no statement available.

Charter Change

As of writing, no statement available.

Federalism

As of writing, no statement available.

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

As of writing, no statement available.

Decriminalizing Abortion

As of writing, no statement available.

Legalization of Divorce

As of writing, no statement available.

Political Statements on Social Issues (Other Issues)

As of writing, no statement available.