Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, May 25 welcomed the filing of money laundering cases against dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo which he believes is a result of the Senate’s relentless pursuit against crimes committed by illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO). This...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian announced on Thursday, May 22 that he would immediately submit his courtesy resignation, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive for all Cabinet secretaries to do so. In a post on X, Gatchalian wrote, “I...
Senator Joel Villanueva on Tuesday, May 20 welcomed the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for opening 16,000 new teaching positions for public schools for school year 2025-2026 as this is critical in addressing the country’s learning crisis. “We laud the DBM for authorizing the...
The Valenzuela City government officially launched the Valenzuela City Identification Card (Val-ID) digital portal on Tuesday, May 20, to combat identity fraud and streamline services for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs). The new platform allows stores and other establishments...
The Senate Committee on Ways and Means on Monday, May 19 expressed firm belief that reducing taxes is not the solution to help curb illicit tobacco trade but that strengthening enforcement against such activities is still the best course. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, chairman of the ways and means...
In celebration of the International Day of Families on Thursday, May 15, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) launched a new digital platform designed to match Filipino families with appropriate government programs and services. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, who also chairs the...
The Valenzuela City Police, led by station chief Col. Nixon Cayaban, arrested a woman for selling fake government IDs on Wednesday, May 14. The suspect, identified as "Tere", 29, a resident of Barangay Gen. T. De Leon, was caught in an entrapment operation conducted by the Valenzuela City Police...
Valenzuela City Mayor Weslie “Wes” Gatchalian secured his second term as the city’s chief executive following the 2025 midterm elections held on Monday, May 12. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) officially proclaimed the winners early Tuesday morning, May 13, at the ALERT Center...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, May 11 welcomed the deployment of road safety measures and health emergency teams on major highways a day before the conduct of the 2025 midterm elections, saying it is crucial during this high-risk period. This, as the Department of Health (DOH), deployed...
Senators on Friday, May 9 expressed elation at the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new Bishop of Rome and shepherd of the Roman Catholic Church. “The historic ascension of Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Pope marks a new chapter for the Church, offering hope and optimism to...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday, May 6 called on the government to conduct a full-scale investigation against InfinitUs Marketing Solutions Inc. (IMSI) which is allegedly involved in trolling activities favoring China. Gatchalian made the call after the denials made by the public relations...
A staggering 18.9 million Filipinos are considered not functional literate, or who cannot compute and comprehend, a trend which is very alarming, according to Senator Sherwin Gatchalian. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, underscores the importance...
