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...
Senators on Monday, April 28 called for a thorough investigation into the tragic incident in Vancouver, Canada. Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III said it is imperative to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter to ensure justice is served, “with hopes of...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, April 27 welcomed the 10-year extension of the corporate life of the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) as this would help bring down the cost of electricity in the Philippines. “The extension of the corporate life of...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday, April 23 pushed for the passage of a bill seeking to eliminate the unfair debt collection practices of online lending companies. In filing Senate Bill No. 818, or the proposed Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Gatchalian said it is necessary to also...
Administrative penalties should be imposed on government officials who are involved in the dismissal of cases of cigarette smuggling, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said. Gatchalian said the stringent penalties should apply especially to state officials who were repeatedly negligent in...
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 is batting for the full and effective implementation of the Parent Effective Service Program (PES) Act, also known as Republic Act (RA) No. 11908, to help curb bullying in schools. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian Gatchalian made this call during a public hearing on recent...
