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Hontiveros hits Cayetano’s move against Senate reso on China harassment
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday said Senator Alan Peter Cayetano’s move to oppose the adoption of a resolution urging the Department of Foreign Affairs to elevate China’s harassment in the West Philippine Sea to the United Nations General Assembly was “not completely surprising.” In a television interview, Hontiveros, who authored the resolution, said Cayetano’s actions during Wednesday’s session were expected. “When I saw that Sen. Cayetano stood up, I wasn’t completely surprised because this is not the first time that he did not support pressing the case against China,” she said. “Our resolution is very simple. It is expressing the sense of the Senate to urge the Philippine government through the Department of Foreign Affairs to sponsor a resolution in the UNGA calling on China to respect and to comply with that Hague ruling, and to cease and desist from her harassment of Philippine vessels in the West Philippine Sea,” she added. During the period of interpellation on the resolution, Cayetano argued that urging the DFA to bring the WPS issue to the UNGA without consulting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on the matter may “not be the best strategy.” “We should strengthen the position of the country. I disagree with the President on some issues. I might disagree with him on the China issue -- how to deal with China,” Cayetano said. "But I do believe he was the one elected, and we should at least hear out his people—the national task force on the West Philippine Sea and the DFA—so that we know where we’re going,” he added. Citing overlapping claims with other Southeast Asian countries, he also questioned why the resolution is “limited only” to China. Hontiveros, however, lamented that the Senate resolution is just a “simple expression” of the Senate, as an independent institution, of “what we feel the Executive may further do.” She also clarified that the move was “not mutual” with any and all other political and diplomatic moves that the government should take. “Yes, it was a bit surprising, but then again, given his (Cayetano) history sort of easing the Philippine foot on the gas pedal vis-a-vis China, I have to confess I wasn't completely surprised,” she stressed. Cayetano took the helm at the DFA during the term of former President Rodrigo Duterte, who veered away from the United States, the country’s traditional ally, and developed warmer ties with China. ‘Huge humiliation’ For her part, Senator Imee Marcos, the eldest sister of the president, expressed concern about the move to bring the WPS issue to the UNGA. “We already have in hand the arbitral judgment, which is far more powerful and important,” Marcos said in an interview at the Kapihan sa Senado. The presidential sister also cautioned that the 2016 landmark victory of the Philippines against China at the Permanent Court of Arbitration may get weakened should the country lose in the voting at the UNGA. “Furthermore, I also worry that we may not generate the necessary votes. It’s a huge humiliation if we lose in the General Assembly,” she pointed out. ‘Confident’ Meanwhile, Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri, who co-sponsored the resolution on Wednesday, expressed his confidence that the upper chamber would still adopt it next week. “We are still confident that the Resolution will pass this week. As to whether we will retain the original wording, that remains to be seen,” Zubiri said in a separate statement. While senators differ on how to put forward the issue, Zubiri said the Senate is “united” in the desire to “condemn the harassment and bullying of our fisherfolk and Coast Guard in the West Philippine Sea and ultimately, to enforce the 2016 arbitral award.” “That said, the Senate is a deliberative body whose members are open to discussion and reasonable compromise,” he said. “We are confident that we can come up with a wording of the Resolution that will meet our common desire while addressing the concerns of all the members of the Senate,” he added. During Wednesday’s session, the Senate chief instructed Senate Secretary Renato Bantug to invite DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo, Presidential Adviser on the West Philippine Sea Andres Centino and the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency to an executive session next week. “We will meet with the DFA, the Task Force on the West Philippine Sea and the NICA to hear their concerns,” he said. The post Hontiveros hits Cayetano’s move against Senate reso on China harassment appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Sara, discontent shift tide to Lord
The endorsement of the President’s daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, moved legislators to shift their support to newly elected Speaker Lord Allan Velasco from Taguig-Pateros Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano, one of Velasco’s allies said Wednesday......»»
Rump?
The HoR was called to a special session by President Duterte in exasperated reaction to the events of October 6 when suddenly, Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano of Taguig-Pateros resigned, his supporters rejected the same, and in effect “re-elected” him Speaker......»»
Mayor Sara Duterte nasa likod ng pagpapatalsik kay Cayetano
Sinabi ni re-elected Deputy Speaker Michael “Mikee” Romero na si presidential daughter at Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte ang nasa likod ng pagpapatalsik kay dating House Speaker Alan Cayetano matapos naman niyang iendorso si House Speaker Lord Allan Jay Velasco. “She did it twice and we’re very happy,” sabi ni Romero sa panayam sa mga […] The post Mayor Sara Duterte nasa likod ng pagpapatalsik kay Cayetano appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Velasco finally lords House, Cayetano quits as Speaker
A majority of the House of Representatives on Tuesday elected Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco as their new speaker, in a plenary session boycotted by supporters of his predecessor, Taguig Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano......»»
Two Visayan solons: Cayetano should recognize Velasco’s election, should step down
Two Visayan lawmakers said Tuesday (Oct. 13) Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano should step down, given that the majority of the 299-man Lower Chamber already gave their support to Marinduque lone District Rep. Lord Allan Velasco as their new Speaker. Cebu City 2nd District Rep. Rodrigo Abellanosa, and Negros Oriental 2nd District Rep. Manuel Sagarbarria said Cayetano should accept the fact that Velasco has the backing of the majority of their colleagues. “The proceedings, especially the voting are well-documented and can stand scrutiny, and even until now the number of members supporting LAV (Lord Allan Velasco) continues to grow,” Abellanosa said in a Viber message. “APC (Alan Peter Cayetano) might end up with only a handful for him if he insists he still has the number,” he said. On Monday, Oct. 12, Velasco was elected as the Speaker by 186 lawmakers in an assembly held at the Celebrity Sports Plaza in Quezon City. Cayetano questioned such proceedings, saying that it was a “fake session.” Sagarbarria pressed on Cayetano to relinquish his post. “Cayetano should step down and honor the 15-21 agreement,” he said. Under the term-sharing agreement endorsed by President Duterte, Cayetano will serve as Speaker for the first 15 months of the 18th Congress or in October and will step down by the end of this period to allow Velasco to take over during the last 21 months. When asked on calls to formally elect the new Speaker in today’s plenary session, Sagarbarria, chairperson of the House Special panel on West Philippine Sea, said there is no need to conduct another election since Velasco got the support of 186 congressmen. The House leader said he will join today’s special session “with the new Speaker,” referring to Velasco. The House leader said as far as he is concerned, the new Speaker has been elected and that Cayetano has to give way to Velasco. .....»»
Speaker row rages as special session opens: 186 solons elect Velasco as new House Speaker
Allies of Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco on Monday elected him speaker of the House of Representatives in a session branded "illegal" by the supporters of Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano......»»
Who is for who? Cayetano claims he has 200 supporters, but 186 solons vote for Velasco
MANILA, Philippines — Many are still puzzled over the events involving House lawmakers on Monday after Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco was “elected” as the new Speaker of the lower chamber in a session described by allies of Taguig-Pateros Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano “illegal”—and the numbers are not helping in giving some clarity. In a […] The post Who is for who? Cayetano claims he has 200 supporters, but 186 solons vote for Velasco appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Source: Velasco next Speaker
The term-sharing deal in the House of Representatives will push through as Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco will succeed Taguig Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano as Speaker by October 14, following their meeting with President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday......»»
Cayetano isinulong maayos na alert system para preparasyon sa banta ng kalamidad
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Magkaibigan nagkasiraan dahil sa P5k, pinag-ayos ng ‘CIA with BA’
“IT’S difficult to do but let’s all try to tame our tongue.” Ito ang mga salitang binitiwan ni Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, kasama ang kapatid na si Sen. Pia at co-host na si Boy Abunda sa episode ng “CIA with BA” last Sunday, January 21. Sa segment na “Case 2 Face”, inireklamo ni Annaliza Dinquil.....»»
Pia becomes 1st woman to head Senate Blue Ribbon
Sen. Pia Cayetano has been elected as chair of the Senate Blue Ribbon committee, becoming the first woman to head the panel in Senate history......»»
Botika hindi nagbabayad ng upa, kaserang senior citizen nagreklamo
ISANG senior citizen ang dumulog sa “CIA with BA” upang humingi ng tulong at payo mula sa magkapatid na senador na sina Alan Peter at Pia Cayetano. Sa segment na “Payong Kapatid” sa episode nitong Linggo, January 14, kumonsulta sa programa si Flor Basinillo, 81, kung ano ang dapat gawin sa kanyang tenant na nagtayo.....»»
CIA with BA sisimulan ang 2024 sa pag-aayos ng parent-child relationship
NAKAHANDANG ipagpatuloy ng public service program na “CIA with BA” ngayong 2024 ang mga nasimulan nito sa nagdaang taon. Sa patuloy na pangununa ng magkapatid na Sen. Alan Peter at Pia Cayetano at ni Boy Abunda, nangangako ang 45th Catholic Mass Media Awards Best Talk Show nominee na magpapatuloy sa pagbibigay ng mga legal na.....»»
‘Christmas In Action’ ng ‘CIA with BA’ nakatulong na may pa-free concert pa
“KAYA tayo ‘in action,’ kasi ‘action speaks louder than words.” Ganito inilarawan ni Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano ang special episode ng kanilang programang “CIA with BA” nitong bisperas ng Pasko, December 24. Tinawag na “Christmas in Action,” itinampok sa episode ang ilan sa mga dating naging guest subject sa “Case 2 Face” segment na mga.....»»
Suporta at proteksiyon para sa OFWs — Cayetano
PATULOY na isinusulong ni Senador Alan Peter Cayetano ang pagtugon sa pangangailangan para sa matibay na diplomatic protection, masusing pre-departure orientation, at mahusay na reintegration program. Kaugnay ito kamakailan ng insidente ng hostage-taking sa Red Sea, 17 Filipino seafarers ang kabilang sa mga biktima, at higit na nagbigay-diin sa mga panganib na kinakaharap ng overseas ….....»»
‘CIA with BA’ tuloy pa rin ang serbisyo-publiko sa bagong season
SA bago nitong season, nangako ang “CIA with BA” hosted by Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, Pia Cayetano at Boy Abunda, na patuloy nitong pagsisilbihan ang publiko. Nitong Linggo, November 19, nagbalik-tanaw ang programa sa mga episode nito sa nagdaang tatlong season, na nagpapakitang mahigit 100 kaso na ang naidulog at nabigyang-solusyon. Karamihan dito ay dulot.....»»
Alan Peter Cayetano may pakiusap kay Lala Sotto: Look at contemporary Filipino values that we can agree on
MAY panawagan si Senator Alan Peter Cayetano kay Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) Chairperson Lala Sotto–Antonio tungkol sa Filipino values sa digital content. Ipinahayag ito ng senador sa isinagawang plenary debate ng panukalang 2024 budget ng MTRCB nitong November 14, 2023 na binigyan diin niya ang malawakang paggamit ng Internet ay nabawasan.....»»
At Ground Level | At UN and Vatican, women push for leadership roles
At two world institutions, the United Nations and the Vatican, despite obstacles, momentous changes are on the way: changes that would ensure women equal rights with men to be elected heads of their policy-making and executive bodies. The post At Ground Level | At UN and Vatican, women push for leadership roles appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
At UN and Vatican, women push for leadership roles
At two world institutions, the United Nations and the Vatican, despite obstacles, momentous changes are on the way: changes that would ensure women equal rights with men to be elected heads of their policy-making and executive bodies......»»