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 by the escalation of violence in Sabah, particularly women, children and the elderly whose lives have...
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 elections.
Cayetano, Chair of the Senate Committee on Youth, Women and Family Relatio...
News Release
31 July 2012
Sen.Pia condemns recent frat hazing death
Senator Pia S. Cayetano today condemned the most recent incident of death of a student neophyte due to fraternity initiation rites or ‘hazing.’
“Another life has been lost to a senseless killing by misguided students who perpetua...
News Release
31 July 2012
Transcript of interview of Senator Pia Cayetano (Excerpts)
On Senate leadership and RH Bill
Senate Plenary
Q: Hindi po ba sumasama yung loob niyo sa mga senators [who are] supposed to be helping you push [for the RH Bill] kasi hiningi na ni P-Noy sa SONA ...
News Release
24 July 2012
Transcript of interview of Senator Pia S. Cayetano
On President Aquino’s endorsement of the Responsible Parenthood/Reproductive Health Bill
Senate Plenary
SPSC: Hindi naman ako nagugulat na hindi sila nape-pressure [na] ituluy-tuloy ang RH Bill kasi aya...
News Release
23 July 2012
It’s an embarrassment to say ‘we’re not ready’ to vote on RH
Transcript of interview of Sen. Pia Cayetano
Opening of Third Regular Session
(Excerpts)
Question: Ma’am, si Sen. Enrile sabi hindi pa raw kaya this year ipasa yung RH Bill..
SPSC: Bakit...
News Release
11 July 2012
On ‘World Population Day,’ Senator Pia renews call for RH Bill passage
Echoing the theme of World Population Day 2012 which calls for “Universal Access to Reproductive Health Services,” Senator Pia S. Cayetano today renewed her call for the passage of the long-delayed R...
News Release
21 June 2012
Transcript of Interview of Senator Pia S. Cayetano
Kapihan sa Senado [EXCERPTS]
TOPICs: RH BILL, DIVORCE, DOLPHY, MANNY PACQUIAO, SIN TAXES
Q: In your statement yesterday you said that you are hoping that President Noy will reiterate his support for Rep...
News Release
June 19, 2012
Citing high maternal deaths, Sen. Pia reiterates call to pass RH Bill
Senator Pia S. Cayetano today reiterated her call for the immediate passage of the Reproductive Health (RH) Bill as she cited a new government survey indicating that maternal deaths in the country have risen in th...
