Cayetano insists ouster plot ‘verified’ despite Velasco’s denial

Credit to Author: Divina Nova Joy Dela Cruz| Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 07:30:58 +0000

DESPITE a denial from Marinduque Rep. Lord Alan Velasco, Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano claimed he has verified information on a move to oust him from his post. “Up to this day, I continue to honor the term-sharing agreement brokered by no less than President Rodrigo Duterte when the 18th Congress convened in July 2019. From the […]

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Duterte defends Cayetano over SEA Games mess

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2019 12:43:49 +0000

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday defended Alan Peter Cayetano, the controversial head of the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (Phisgoc), amid the reported blunders and anomalies in the country’s hosting of the biennial regional sporting meet. Speaking to reporters in Malacañang, Duterte said he believed Cayetano was not involved in any act of corruption […]

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Cayetano assures House he will step down as Speaker when asked

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2019 09:49:48 +0000

SPEAKER Alan Peter Cayetano said on Thursday that there was no need for members of the House of Representatives to mount a coup d’etat to wrest the leadership from him. In an ambush interview at the Club Filipino in San Juan City, Cayetano said he did not want to speculate about moves to replace him […]

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Sen. Pia Cayetano: Judge our clan based on performance

Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 22:44:31 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Senator Pia Cayetano said she wants her family to be judged on based on their work and accomplishments, after President Rodrigo Duterte teased the senator’s brother, Speaker Alan Peter, on when the family’s political dynasty would end. 

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House stalwarts push for creation of dep’t for OFWs, foreign recruitment

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 06:13:21 +0000

The idea to create a government department that will solely tackle issues concerning OFWs is moving at the lower chamber.

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Duterte to Cayetanos: ‘Kailan kaya matapos ang dynasty niyo?’

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 11:56:51 +0000

In his usual facetious mood, President Duterte has teased the Cayetano clan about their apparent political dynasty in the city of Taguig.

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Athletes, officials in renewal of vow

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2019 20:00:45 +0000

Dubbed as a “unity meeting”, the event was initiated by PSC Chairman Butch Ramirez along with President Duterte’s top aides – Sen. Bong Go and Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea – to show that everything is now under control as far preparations and hosting of the 30th SEA Games are concerned.

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Cayetano sees House of the People; Sotto vows Senate independence

Credit to Author: besguerra| Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 23:27:06 +0000

Cayetano sees House of the People; Sotto vows Senate independence

MANILA, Philippines – Taguig-Pateros Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives, without the anticipated scenarios complicating Monday’s vote.

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Sotto eyes possible mini LEDAC after SONA 2019

Credit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2019 12:16:46 +0000

Sotto eyes possible mini LEDAC after SONA 2019

A mini Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) meeting may be conducted by Congress just a week after President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his fourth State of the Nation Address, Senate President Vicente Sotto III said on Saturday.

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‘Speakership race far from over,’ says Zarate

Credit to Author: racosta| Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 21:10:00 +0000

With barely a week before the opening of the 18th Congress, the battle for the House speakership is far from over despite President Rodrigo Duterte’s endorsement of Taguig Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano, the Makabayan bloc said on Tuesday.

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