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Political positions of Alan Peter Cayetano

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Alan Peter Cayetano, a Senator of the Philippines[1] and the 22nd Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines,[2] has held various political positions over his career, Cayetano's ideologies include Populism and Conservatism.

Domestic policies[edit]

Corruption[edit]

Considering Cayetano was one of the senators who led the investigation against Jejomar Binay,[3] Cayetano is an advocate for anti-corruption.[4][5]

Social Inequality[edit]

Cayetano believes Decentralization will spread economic growth, requiring government offices to be outside Manila.[4][6]

Climate change[edit]

Cayetano believes that disasters and climate change need multiple departments, considering he filed a bill for a new disaster department. [4]

Bangsamoro peace process[edit]

Cayetano is one of the biggest critics of the Bangsamoro Basic Law, believing that it would give more power to terrorist organizations.[4]

Overseas Filipino Workers[edit]

Cayetano believes that the decentralization law would return Overseas Filipino Workers, giving them more jobs.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Mercado, Neil Arwin (2021-06-04). "Cayetano 'seriously considering' running for President – or other posts – in 2022 polls". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  2. ^ "Cayetano replaced as legislative caretaker of Camarines Sur's 1st district | Inquirer News". web.archive.org. 2020-10-19. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  3. ^ Calleja, Niña P. (2015-07-22). "Alan Cayetano: Charges to scare is the defense of the corrupt". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  4. ^ a b c d e Ranada, Pia (2015-11-04). "The Leader I Want: Alan Cayetano's to-fix list for 2016". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  5. ^ Ranada, Pia (2016-04-10). "'Certainty of arrest' will stop corruption – Cayetano". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  6. ^ Florida, Stephanie M. (2021-11-07). "Senatorial aspirant Cayetano pushes for government decentralization". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2024-06-22.