Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, April 20 commended the Philippine National Police (PNP) for its swift and relentless action that led to the arrest of three suspects in the heinous kidnapping and killing of Anson Que and his driver Armanie Pabillo. Three individuals are now under police...
(Unsplash) Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has welcomed the June 16 opening date for the upcoming school year (SY) 2025-2026, saying it will spare learners from intense summer heat. That the planned school opening would essentially be...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged public schools to increase the number of guidance designates to address bullying among students. Gatchalian proposed this during a recent hearing of the Senate Committee on Basic Education which tackled the recent incidents of bullying and violence...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, April 13 expressed deep concern over the recent deaths of two Grade 8 students by fellow classmates outside their school in Las Piñas City describing the incident as "beyond alarming." Gatchalian, who heads the Senate Committee on Basic Education,...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian Senator Sherwin Gatchalian says Philippine authorities must bring to justice the local accomplice of the arrested Swedish national who was wanted for child rape in his home country. "The Filipina facilitator who...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has called on school authorities and parents to participate actively in curbing violence in schools, noting the rising prevalence of such incidents in public and private institutions. Gatchalian made the call following the stabbing incident in a public school in...
Senators on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 welcomed the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) move to prepare for China’s possible invasion of Taiwan, which could affect close to 300,000 Filipinos that are currently living in the self-governing island. Map of Taiwan (MB file photo) This...
Following the devastating earthquake that rocked Myanmar and Thailand, and the recent collapse of a major bridge in Isabela, senators are now pushing for a stronger disaster preparedness program that would help the Philippines be able to stand in case of such event. Senate Minority Leader...
The parents of the suspect, and the school where the stabbing incident of a Grade 8 student occurred, face civil liabilities under the law, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said. Gatchalian pointed this out as he expressed his dismay over the death of a 14-year old student who was stabbed to death...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, March 30 called on the Department of Energy (DOE) to ensure that the maintenance of natural gas plants is on track and a scheduled shutdown of such plants is not extended. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian (MB File Photo) Gatchalian made the appeal, after...
Two senators on Thursday, March 27 rejected the possibility of removing the tax privileges granted to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel IIII rejected this proposition which was first raised by presidential legal adviser and former senator...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday, March 26 welcomed the National Bureau of Investigation's (NBI) plan to seek the assistance of the International Criminal Police Organization 's (Interpol) in order to arrest vloggers peddling false reports from abroad. "The long arm of the law now extends...
