Some senators agree in principle that nuclear energy is a potential solution to the Philippine’s perrenial power problem but stressed there is a need to raise public awareness and ensure public safety. Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go said the proposed construction and operation of a...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged Congress to pursue the passage of a measure that would help more Filipinos become knowledgeable and skilled in handling their personal finances for their future. Gatchalian, who filed Senate Resolution No. 569, said he finds the results of the 2021...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday, May 2 urged airport officials to pay attention to all details as they strive to resolve the power outage that hit the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 during Labor Day. Gatchalian lamented the Manila International Airport Authority...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, April 30 pushed for the passage of the bill that seeks to strengthen local vaccine development through the creation of the Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines. Under Senate Bill No. 941, or the proposed Virology and Vaccine Institute of the...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday, April 25 called on the Departments of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Migrant Workers (DMW) to exert all efforts in repatriating all Filipinos trapped in Sudan amid the heightened hostilities in the African nation. At the same time, the senator urged...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian met with British Ambassador to the Philippines Laure Beaufils, on Monday, April 24, to strengthen existing ties and discuss possible cooperation opportunities in reinforcing the social welfare workforce and fight against...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian (Senate PRIB) Senator Sherwin Gatchalian wants to boost foreign tourist arrivals in the country and create more jobs with the establishment of a mechanism for the refund of value-added tax (VAT). “To be truly competitive with its peers in the Asia Pacific region, the...
Valenzuela City Mayor Weslie "Wes" Gatchalian led the distribution of grocery gift certificates to registered solo parents in the city during the city's inaugural "Solo Parent's Day" program at Wes Arena in Barangay Punturin on Friday, April 15. Gatchalian said that he wants to financially assist...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian (Senate PRIB) The proposal to implement the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) in college has broad support across different socio-economic classes and different age groups, including college-aged individuals. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian highlighted this detail from...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian believes that the adoption of new technologiesincluding those that promote nuclear power--are needed to ensure the country’s energy security moving forward. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian (Senate PRIB) “We have to look at emerging technologies such as batteries and other...
In a bid to strengthen the learning continuum of pupils, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has filed a bill that would ensure the alignment of basic education curriculum and early childhood education (ECEd). Senator Sherwin Gatchalian (Senate PRIB) Gatchalian’s measure, Senate Bill (SB) No.2029, amends...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged authorities to expedite the release of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) on the law on inclusive education for learners with disabilities. Gatchalian is referring to Republic Act No. 11650 or an Act Instituting a Policy of Inclusion and Services...
