The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) unveiled a new campaign to honor its employees' unwavering commitment to providing "extra love" and "extra care" to those in need as part of the agency's 73rd founding anniversary celebration. The "Angels in Red Vests" (ARV) campaign, which...
The government should hold accountable generating companies (Gencos) that are unable to provide a stable supply of electricity, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said. Gatchalian said these Gencos should be held accountable for power outages that result in great economic losses to their clients....
The Department of Education’s (DepEd) policy to implement the “Catch-Up Fridays” will help fast track the country’s learning recovery program, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said on Friday, January 19. Gatchalian said he sees the necessity of implementing the program which is aimed at...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday, January 18 urged lawmakers not to include agricultural lands and indigenous people’s domains from any discussion about amendments in the 1987 Constitution. Gatchalian made the call in as he expressed concerns over possible inclusion of a...
Senators on Tuesday, January 16 expressed their support to Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri for leading the filing a Senate resolution that seeks to pursue amendments to the 1987 Constitution, but only limited to revisions in its economic provisions. Senate President Juan Miguel...
French multinational company Schneider Electric is stepping up on its offer of internet of things (IoT) or digital solutions to industries and manufacturing facilities in the Philippines, so they can optimize efficiency in their business operations. According to Atty. Norman Roland Ocana III, head...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has underscored the need for the creation of a Philippine Center for Disease Prevention and Control following the declaration of a gastroenteritis outbreak in Baguio City. Gatchalian is a co-author of the proposed Philippine Center for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC)...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has assured the public that there are "no additional requirements" being asked from clients who are requesting aid under the agency's Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program. DSWD / Manila Bulletin “Ina-assure namin ang...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Friday, Jan. 12, marked its 73rd anniversary with highlights showcasing its significant achievements this year. Photo courtesy of DSWD During the event, Secretary Rex Gatchalian outlined the agency's success in reducing poverty and...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said tougher penalties should be imposed against industry players who would be found guilty of mismanaging their power services that eventually affect day-to-day businesses and hurt the economy. Gatchalian pointed out that the maximum penalty of P50-million...
Senators on Monday, January 8, welcomed the signing of the Ease of Payment Taxes Act saying the new law would help foster transparency in the business processes and further boost the country’s economic development. “The signing of the Ease of Paying Taxes Act stands as a resounding...
Senators have expressed dismay and concern over the widespread power outage that hit Panay Island, Aklan, Antique, Capiz, and Iloilo as well as Iloilo City, the regional capital of Western Visayas on Jan. 2. Ilonggo Residents leave their houses to seek refuge from a humid night on the second...
