Cayetano filed her Certificate of Candidacy (COC) to run for representative of Taguig's 2nd District. Her candidacy faced disqualification cases for not possessing the minimum residency qualification and she and her husband Alan, both running for representative of two separate districts of Taguig–Pateros, claimed living in separate residences as indicated on their respective COCs, which violates Article 69 of the Family Code. The case was later dismissed on May 7, 2019. On May 14, 2019, she was elected as representative of Taguig's 2nd District after defeating former councilor Che-Che Gonzales. Her brother-in-law, Lino Cayetano, was elected as her successor as Taguig's mayor after defeating outgoing Taguig–Pateros 1st district representative Arnel Cerafica. Her husband Alan Peter Cayetano was also elected as representative of Taguig–Pateros's 1st District after defeating Allan Cerafica, the outgoing representative's brother. In 2022, Cayetano ran for Mayor of Taguig and eventually won, earning her fourth term. Advocacies 10K Ayuda An economic stimulus program that provides to families, alleviating the effects of the pandemic by helping them with loan payments, purchase of daily necessities, and most especially to start/finance a small business that will sustain their livelihood. As a result, this will collectively revitalize the economy. Regularization and Benefits for Barangay Health Workers Since day one, barangay health workers have been denied compensation that matches their crucial role in building the foundation of every Filipino's health — from mothers’ pregnancy, babies’ vaccination, until the nutritional intake of children. Now, they have also been risking their own safety to protect their communities from COVID-19. Filing measures that will allocate funds to elevate them from volunteer status to job order, contractual, or regular government worker will justly reciprocate the time, effort, and skills they exert in maintaining our citizens’ health. Establishment of Safe Pathways Network Of Bicycle Lanes and Slow Streets The host of negative effects of COVID-19 in the country's health, mobility, and economy amplified the need for alternative modes of transportation that are safe and convenient. Biking to work, in particular, has offered front liners a safe transport mode that doubles as a mental break. Allocating funds for the establishment of kilometers-long, meters-wide protected bike lane network will provide these benefits to essential workers and all Filipinos during the pandemic and beyond. References 1981 births Bicolano people Bicolano politicians Lani Centro Escolar University alumni Duterte administration personnel Filipino evangelicals 21st-century Filipino politicians Living people Mayors of Taguig Members of