Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said on Wednesday, January 8, that they are working on a separate resolution that seeks to investigate the apparent failure of banks and other financial institutions to flag suspicious transactions of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). "Kasi nga yan yung isang...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) should prove the necessity of passing the bill seeking to rightsize government by presenting the data lawmakers have been asking to justify the measure. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said that while he sees the “benefit and wisdom” of the proposed...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian refused to comment on rumors that he and former beauty queen-turned-actress Bianca Manalo have separated. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian (MB File Photo) "Alam niyo naman di ako nagcocomment sa personal life ko (You know I don't comment about my personal life)," Gatchalian said...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has called for sustained action against Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) to ensure that the industry's remnants are effectively purged. “More than ever, we need to sustain our efforts to clear out all criminal syndicates that are products of POGOs. We must...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian (Gatchalian's Facebook page) Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said the retention of the P80 million scholarship fund for child development workers (CDWs) under the 2025 national budget was an important step toward enhancing their...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) are set to develop a refined intake form to assess eligibility for the Ayuda Para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP). This initiative follows a...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said the just-enacted 2025 national budget will continue subsidizing free assessments for the issuance of national certifications (NCs) for senior high school (SHS) learners under the...
Some senators on Friday, January 3, welcomed the government's plan to cancel all birth certificates illegally acquired by foreigners in the country. Senators Sherwin Gatchalian and Joel Villanueva lauded the move of the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) which made the promise following...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday, December 31 said he is confident there would be sufficient funding to fully implement the government’s rural electrification program for next year. Gatchalian said the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA), which President Ferdinand “Bongbong”...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is seeking a comprehensive review of the National Council for Children’s Television's (NCCT) mandate in promoting high-quality, educational television content tailored for Filipino children. The senator said this even as NCCT recently unveiled new child-friendly...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has vowed to continue exploring funding sources for the rollout of teacher education scholarships. Gatchalian said doing this is essential in order to attract future top teachers and help attract the best and brightest students to the teaching profession. ...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has called on local government units (LGUs) in the country to establish their own Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) to help encourage investments and support economic growth. By establishing a BPLO, the senator said LGUs create a one-stop shop for...
