02 June 2013
Sen. Pia reaps praises for work on RH Law
Receives ‘Rising Star Award’ at Women Deliver Conference
For fighting for the enactment of the Reproductive Health (RH) Law in the face of adversity and disinformation, a Filipino senator has earned the recognition of an international conference that calls for the improved health and well-being of women and girls worldwide.
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April 21, 2013
Sen. Pia brings hope to kids with cancer in Mindanao
Leads groundbreaking of ‘House of Hope’ Annex in Davao City
DAVAO CITY – Senator Pia S. Cayetano today led the groundbreaking ceremonies of a transient home for children with cancer receiving treatment at the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) here.
Cayetano, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Hea...
Statement of Sen. Pia S. Cayetano
On the UAAP board’s decision to uphold new residency rule
16 April 2013
Today, the UAAP board upheld its previous decision to impose a 2-year residency requirement on high school students transferring to a different university. This ruling is a huge setback in sports development and in my humble opinion, it is a grave abuse of their authority to regula...
News Release
15 April 2013
Sen. Pia: ‘Donaire to emerge stronger, wiser from loss’
Senator Pia S. Cayetano today expressed her support to Filipino boxing icon Nonito Donaire Jr., who lost his World Boxing Organization (WBO) super bantamweight belt via unanimous decision to Cuban Guillermo Rigondeaux in their unification title fight yesterday.
“The mark of true champions is their ability to learn an...
News Release
31 March 2013
Senate to scrutinize controversial UAAP residency rule
The Senate is set to look into a controversial rule of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) which requires a UAAP high school athlete transferring to a different UAAP college to sit out two years of competition before being allowed to play.
Led by the S...
On SC’s status quo ante order on the RH law
Statement of Sen. Pia S. Cayetano
19 March 2013
“As a lawyer, I can understand that the Supreme Court’s status quo ante order is just a part of our judicial process. It does not in any way say anything against the validity of the RH Law. It will simply allow the petitioners/opposers to air their concerns.
“But what bothers me is t...
News Release
8 March 2013
International Women’s Day 2013
Sen. Pia: We have made progress, but much work remains to push women’s agenda
Making a pitch for March 8, International Women’s Day, Senator Pia S. Cayetano today said the Philippines has made significant progress with the recent passage of laws advancing the interest of women, but she acknowledges that much w...
News Release
5 March 2013
Sen. Pia: Prioritize the safety of Filipino women, children and elderly caught in Sabah conflict
Senator Pia S. Cayetano today backed government efforts to extend humanitarian aid to Filipinos affected b...
News Release
March 3, 2013
Sen. Pia: Support ‘pro-women’ candidates in the May 13 polls
To mark the start of March as International Women’s Month, Senator Pia S. Cayetano today urged voters to support candidates with a clear ‘pro-women’ agenda in the coming May 13 electi...
News Release
26 February 2013
Cayetano lauds Davao del Norte governor for prioritizing sports, urges local governments to support young athletes
Senator Pia S. Cayetano today lauded Davao del Norte Governor Rodolfo Del Rosario for including sports development as a priority in the ...
News Release
5 February 2013
Sen. Pia files bill repealing controversial law punishing acts ‘offending religious feelings’
Senator Pia S. Cayetano is seeking to repeal a Spanish-era provision in the Revised Penal Code (RPC) which punishes acts deemed to “offend religious feelings,” whic...
News Release
31 January 2013
Transcript of interview of Sen. Pia S. Cayetano
Topic: Bills seeking to strengthen the Philippines’ comprehensive policy on HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support
Philippine Senate
Link to Senate Bill No.3398 ‘Revised Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy and Pr...
News Release
26 January 2013
Statement of Sen. Pia Cayetano
Reaction to the public apology of Atty. Jessica ‘Gigi’ Reyes
“In her public apology, Atty. Gigi Reyes said she understood the depth of the Senate President’s personal hurt involving me and my brother. The reason was deeply rooted, she ...
Note: For everyone’s reference, our office is releasing the transcripts of three separate interviews of Senator Pia S. Cayetano with reporters at the Senate during Wednesday afternoon’s session, January 23.
The interviews were conducted during the break in session immediately following the speech of Sen. Alan S. Cayetano...
