Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday, August 11, commended the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) decision to suspend the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) inclusion of a three percent (3%) franchise tax in its transmission costs billed to distribution utilities. Sen....
The government stands to earn additional revenues of about P6.15-billion from the Estate Tax Amnesty bill that has already lapsed into law without the signature of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means,...
Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos (center) listens to DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian (left) (Facebook) A very appreciative Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos gave a Facebook shout-out Tuesday, Aug. 8 to his House colleague-turned-Department of...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said he will file a bill to expand the coverage of government assistance and subsidies to private schools to include students from kindergarten to Grade 6. Currently, Gatchalian said the subsidies under Republic Act No. 8545 or the Expanded Government...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday, August 4 echoed assessments that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s request of a higher allocation for his official travels for next year is justifiable. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian (Senate PRIB Photo) Gatchalian pointed this out...
With the goal of benefiting both low-income college students and struggling or non-reader grade school students, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd), launched the pilot run of the “Tara, Basa!” tutoring program on...
The Senate has approved on third and final reading the proposed Taxpayers' Bill of Rights and Obligations (TBORO) which lawmakers expect to bolster the government's revenue collection efforts. Twenty-two (22) senators voted yes to Senate Bill No. 1806 or The Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights and...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has filed a resolution asking the Senate to look into the government’s readiness to mitigate the impact of the El Niño phenomenon. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian (Senate PRIB Photo) In filing Senate...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has sought a Senate inquiry into the proposed merger between the Landbank of the Philippines (Landbank) and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) which is likely to be finalized by the middle of 2024. ...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday, July 25 urged Congress to fast track approval of the bill that seeks to boost taxpayer compliance by making it easier for Filipinos to pay their taxes. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian directed all regional directors on Saturday, July 22, to be on high alert for the possible effects of tropical storm Egay. This is after the state weather bureau warned that Egay could intensify into a super typhoon by...
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian (Senate PRIB Photo) Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Saturday, July 22, said the rising involvement of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in various crimes, including human trafficking, could drive away tourists and dampen arrivals in the country. “Nagpalit pa nga...
