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 Diliman

• Bachelor 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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