Senate Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Senator Sherwin Gatchalian wants to know the economic managers' basis for supporting the controversial Maharlika Wealth Fund (MWF). Senator Sherwin Gatchalian (Facebook) Gatchalian had this to say Saturday, Dec. 10 in a DWIZ interview following reports...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has filed a bill seeking to provide construction workers with mandatory insurance coverage in consideration of the hazards they face within their workplace. In filing Senate Bill No. 821 or the proposed Construction Workers Insurance Act, Gatchalian seeks to require...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has filed a bill seeking to amend the country’s Consumer Act in order to strengthen the rights of consumers and protecting them from hazardous and substandard products. Gatchalian made the call as consumer spending accelerates ahead of the Christmas and New Year’s Eve...
CEBU CITY – The government has to come up with measures that would prevent disastrous fire incidents from happening, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said on Friday, Dec. 2. SEN. Sherwin Gatchalian visits Barangay Looc, Mandaue City on Friday, Dec. 2, where at least 250 houses were destroyed in a fire...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday, December 2 raised concerns that the proposed Maharlika wealth fund bill is nothing but a revival of the legacy left by the Martial Law dictatorship. “Makarinig lang ako ng salitang Maharlika, medyo nagkakaheebie-jeebies din ako diyan eh (Just hearing the word...
Valenzuela City Mayor Weslie "Wes" Gatchalian led the lighting ceremony of the city's giant "Tuloy ang Progreso” Christmas tree at the Valenzuela City People's Park on Thursday evening, Dec. 1. Gatchalian thanked the local government officials and employees for their continuous support to him as...
If Valenzuela City 1st district Rep. Rex Gatchalian would have his way, he would outlaw the sale, distribution, and use of all firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices. Valenzuela City 1st district Rep. Rex Gatchalian (Facebook) For this purpose, Gatchalian, chairman of the House Committee on...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, November 27 expressed his support to the Marcos administration’s move to conduct a review of the Philippine’s Mutual Defense Treaty with the United States saying it is high-time to make it attuned to the needs of the present time. “Matagal na iong Mutual...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, November 27 urged the government to launch more programs and interventions aimed at improving students’ proficiency in reading. Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, made the call as the nation commemorates National Book Week from...
By Diann Calucin Valenzuela Mayor Weslie "Wes" Gatchalian delivered his first State of the Children Address during the city's celebration of children's month -- the "Parada ng Pangarap" – at People's Park Amphitheater, Valenzuela City on Saturday, Nov. 26. "In Valenzuela City, we focus on...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday, November 24 said he is now looking forward to see a significant reduction in the number of persons sending text scams and phishing messages. Gatchalian noted the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Registration Law...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday, November 23 said he is considering amending the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation’s (PAGCOR) Charter to pave way for the creation of another agency that would be in charge of gambling operations in the Philippines As of now, Gatchalian said it is...
