Pia Cayetano

Pia Cayetano is a prominent Filipino senator who chairs several key committees in the Senate, including Ways and Means, Sustainable Development Goals, Innovation and Futures Thinking. She has advocated for stringent measures against online baby-selling and online gambling, emphasizing the need to protect vulnerable Filipinos from exploitation and addiction.

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Last updated at July 29, 2025.

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Tulfo leads Senate probe on online gambling, seeks full ban

Senator Erwin Tulfo announced on Wednesday that he will lead a Senate investigation into online gambling in the Philippines and expressed confidence in securing a firm position against it.
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Senators Aquino, Pangilinan, Marcoleta, Cayetano, Villar secure committee chairmanships

The Senate has officially assigned committee chairmanships for the 20th Congress, with several majority lawmakers securing their desired positions.
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Sen Pia seeks Senate probe on online baby-selling

Senator Pia Cayetano is calling for a Senate inquiry into reports of babies being sold on social media platforms.
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Senators push e-wallet firms to curb online gambling

Senators Risa Hontiveros and Pia Cayetano urged e-wallet and super app companies to self-regulate due to concerns over easy access to online gambling.
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Groups oppose Marcos Jr.'s PCO pick due to tobacco ties

Civil society and health organizations have criticized President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s decision to appoint Dave Gomez as the new secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), with Senator Pia Cayetano joining their opposition.
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Sen Pia Cayetano introduces AI regulation bill

Senator Pia Cayetano has introduced a bill aimed at regulating artificial intelligence (AI) in the Philippines to ensure its safe and ethical use.
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Senate passes Anti-POGO Act with stricter penalties

The Senate on Monday approved the Anti-POGO Act of 2025 and other priority bills, including disaster response reforms.
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Senate panel rejects lower excise taxes on tobacco, vapes

The Senate Committee on Ways and Means concluded after three hearings that lowering excise taxes on tobacco and vape products would not effectively curb illicit trade.
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Marcos calls for unity, focus on development amid impeachment trial

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called for unity and setting aside politics following the midterm elections, emphasizing the need to focus on developmental issues.
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Comelec proclaims 12 senators in earliest proclamation

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) proclaimed the victory of twelve candidates for Senate seats in the 20th Congress at Manila Hotel Tent City on Saturday, five days after midterm elections and the earliest in Comelec's history.
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