Rene Cayetano | |
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| Senator of the Philippines | |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 25, 2003 | |
| Member of the Batasang Pambansa from Taguig–Pateros–Muntinlupa | |
| In office June 30, 1984 – March 25, 1986 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Renato Luna Cayetano December 12, 1934 San Carlos, Philippine Islands |
| Died | June 25, 2003 (aged 68) Muntinlupa, Philippines |
| Political party | KBL (1984–1986) Nacionalista (1986–1998) Lakas–NUCD (1998–2003) |
| Spouse | Sandra Schramm |
| Children | 4, including Ren Pia, Alan, Lino |
| Education | University of the Philippines Diliman (BA, LLB) University of Michigan (MPA, LLM, SJD) |
Renato "Rene" Luna Cayetano (Tagalog: [rɛˈnɛ kajɛˈtano]; December 12, 1934 – June 25, 2003), commonly known as Compañero, was a Filipino lawyer, television presenter, journalist, and politician. He served in the Regular Batasang Pambansa, representing the lone district of the Metro Manila municipalities of Taguig, Pateros and Muntinlupa, from 1984 until its abolition in 1986. He then served as a Senator from 1998 to 2003. He also hosted the television program Compañero y Compañera from 1997 to 2001.
He was the father of politicians Pia, Alan Peter, and Lino Cayetano.