The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) should clean up the drivers lists submitted by transport network companies (TNCs), to ensure that every financial assistance would only go to legitimate beneficiaries in light of limited...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has been asked to implement a staggered increase on electricity bills to prevent consumers suffer from “bill shock.” Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, chairman of the Proactive Response and Oversight for Timely and Effective Crisis Strategy (PROTECT) Committee,...
Senators on Tuesday, April 28 called on the government to work doubly hard to make up for the “lost opportunity” of holding former party-list representative Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co back to the country and have him testify on the anomalous flood control projects. This after Department of...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian urged the Philippine National Academy (PNPA) on Wednesday, April 22 to review its existing policies to prevent hazing activities from being committed within the institution. Gatchalian made the call following the filing of a criminal case against seven cadets of the...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Tuesday, April 21 expressed support to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) move to mandate fuel price adjustments, calling it a far better move than leaving the price modifications to the oil firms. Lacson pointed this out saying such...
Senators are divided over the proposal to postpone the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (BSKE) elections for this year, saying such a move requires serious study. “Although Congress has the power to suspend the election, it is necessary to study whether it is legal to do so,” Sen. Joseph...
Noting that time is of the essence, senators on Monday, April 13, questioned why the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has to seek the United States’ permission to import oil from Russia and delay the delivery of oil supply in the country. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate...
More senators on Monday, April 6, have said they are open to a possible joint oil and gas exploration between the Philippines and China as they weigh the benefits that the country may gain. Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III and Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said such proposal had already...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday, April 2 lauded the government for securing a “safe passage” deal with Iran, saying it is a major win for the country which is still reeling from the impact of the oil crisis due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Gatchalian, chairman of the...
While there is no specific provision calling for immediate economic relief for the middle class families is stated in the report, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said the suspension of the excise tax, as well as the possibility of suspending the value added tax (VAT) may benefit all households. Gatchalian...
The Philippines should engage in a high-level government-to-government negotiations to facilitate procurement efforts of private oil companies in order to ensure the country has enough supply of petroleum, diesel and crude oil. This was part of the recommendation drafted by Sen. Sherwin...
As the April 15 deadline for the filing of annual income tax returns (ITRs) approaches, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian called on the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to ensure the full and effective implementation of the law that makes filing of such document easier and faster. Gatchalian is referring to...
