Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is pushing for an increase of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission's (PAOCC) 2025 budget to sustain the agency’s efforts against Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). “I commend the PAOCC for leading numerous raids against POGOS in the last few...
It is high time for Congress to pass a law institutionalizing transparency in the movements of petroleum prices to ensure the protection of rights and welfare of consumers. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian made the call following the recent decision of the Supreme Court upholding the Court of...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian pushed anew for the passage of the "Revised Magna Carta for Public School Teachers", as spelled out in Senate Bill (SB) No. 2493, as a way to uphold the welfare of public school teachers. He made the call amid the celebration of National Teachers’ Month, which was...
Senator Mark Villar assured that the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry will not be affected by the total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) as he led the inspection of Special Class BPOs (SCBPOs) in Aseana, Parañaque City. Senator Mark Villar leads the inspection of...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday, September 13 said a holistic approach is needed to effectively implement President Marcos’ directive to ban all operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country by the end of the year. But the focus should extend beyond...
Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo may have had great help in her escape from the Philippines in the possibility that Huang Zhiyang, her business partner may be linked to the so-called Chinese Triad, according to Senator Sherwin Gatchalian. "Possible yan. (It's possible). I don't have any...
The proposed Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (CREATE MORE) will help attract more foreign direct investments (FDI) into the Philippines and enhance the country’s economic growth, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said. ...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, September 8 said he is skeptical of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo’s claims of receiving death threats, noting her actions were contradictory. “Parang contradicting. Umalis ka dahil may death threat pero bumalik ka at feel safe ka. Kaya,...
Senators on Friday, September 6 said they are anticipating straight and truthful answers from dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo when she faces the Senate's hearing next week, as they criticize how some government officials welcomed her like a celebrity. “We want answers, not a...
Senators on Wednesday, September 4 lauded the efforts of authorities, particularly Indonesian police force, for the successful apprehension of former mayor Alice Guo. “I hail the arrest of Alice Guo in Indonesia. She can now be brought to justice and, hopefully, also shed light on illegal POGO...
Indigent senior citizens can now receive their social pension monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly, rather than the previous semi-annual schedule, according to a Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) official on Thursday, Aug. 29. In a memorandum circular (MC) to all regional directors,...
For Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, it's too early to declare if Shiela Guo, the supposed sibling of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac City Mayor Alice Guo could be a state witness in the government’s investigation into the illegal activities of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) in the country....
