Pilar Juliana “Pia” Schramm Cayetano
Ballot Number: 18
Political Party: Nacionalista Party
Birthday: March 22, 1966 (AGE: 59)
Residence: Taguig City
Education:
College -
BA in Economics
University of the Philippines DilimanBachelor of Laws,
University of the Philippines College of Law
Professional Experience:
Corporate and intellectual property lawyer
Former general counsel, PhilWeb Corporation
Entrepreneur: Founded Slice café in BGC
Athlete: Marathoner and triathlete; competed internationally
Political Career:
Senator: (2004–2016; 2019–present)
Representative, Taguig 2nd District: (2016–2019)
Deputy Speaker in the House of Representatives (2016–2019)
Chair, Senate Committee on Sustainable Development Goals, Innovation, and Futures Thinking
Chair, Senate Blue Ribbon Committee (2024) – First woman to hold the position
Platforms:
Wage Increase: Proposes raising the daily minimum wage to ₱1,200 nationwide.
Salaries for Professionals: Advocates for a ₱50,000 minimum monthly salary for teachers, nurses, and health professionals, and at least ₱33,000 for government employees.
Food Security: Plans to lower rice prices to ₱25 per kilogram and provide production subsidies to farmers.
Tax Reforms: Seeks to remove the value-added tax (VAT) on fuel, electricity, water, and medicines, and impose taxes on billionaires to fund social programs.
Transportation: Advocates for an accessible public transit system and opposes the phaseout of traditional jeepneys and tricycles.
Stance on Local Issues:
In Favor:
Labor Rights: Supports ending contractualization and increasing wages for workers.
Public Services: Advocates for the nationalization of public utilities to ensure affordable access for all.
Human Rights: Commits to upholding human rights and protecting marginalized groups, including women, indigenous peoples, and the LGBTQ+ community.
Against:
Economic Charter Change (Cha-Cha): Opposes amendments to the 1987 Constitution that would lift restrictive economic provisions, arguing it could lead to higher unemployment and increased foreign exploitation.
Foreign Military Presence: Rejects foreign control and presence in the country's territories, advocating for national sovereignty.
Political Dynasties: Opposes the dominance of political dynasties and traditional politicians, aiming to represent the marginalized sectors.
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