Lino Cayetano

Lino Edgardo Schramm Cayetano (Tagalog: [ˈlinɔ kajɛˈtano]; born January 4, 1978) is a Filipino politician and television director who has served as the 31st secretary of the Presidential Communications Office since October 13, 2026, previously served as the general manager of the People's Television Network from June 4, 2026 to October 12, 2026. He previously served as the mayor of Taguig from 2019 to 2022, representative of the 2nd district of Taguig from 2013 to 2016, and the barangay chairman of Fort Bonifacio, Taguig from 2010 to 2013. Before entering politics, he was a television director for several programs on ABS-CBN.^[1][2]

Early life and education

Lino Cayetano was born on January 4, 1978 to Filipino politician Rene Cayetano and German-American school teacher Sandra "Sandy" Schramm Cayetano. He has three older siblings: Pilar Juliana ("Pia", born 1966), Alan Peter (born 1970), and Rene Carl ("Ren", born 1973).^[1]

Entertainment career

Cayetano started his directorial work in 2003 for the first season of GMA's talent reality show StarStruck. In May 2004, he directed an episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya about the life of his father Rene, entitled "Upuan".^[1]

Political career

In 2010, Cayetano finally decided to enter politics as a barangay captain of Fort Bonifacio. He was later elected as congressman of Taguig's 2nd district in 2013 at the age of 36, and under the Nacionalista Party. In his first days in office, Cayetano filed the "Iskolar ng Bayan" bill, that first implemented in the city.^[1]

Personal life

Cayetano was involved in different relationships with Kris Aquino, Shaina Magdayao, KC Concepcion, and Bianca Gonzales.^[1]