Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday, November 10 renewed his push for the establishment of public math and science high schools in all provinces nationwide. Gatchalian made the call in light of the global celebration of the World Science Day for Peace and Development today. The senator has filed...
The creation of a Magna Carta of Filipino seafarers would help address concerns regarding global training standards and improve their competitiveness and personal advantage, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said on Wednesday, November 9. Gatchalian, in filing Senate Bill No. 822 said it is imperative to...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday, November 9 commended the Department of Education (DepEd) for successfully implementing a full in-person classes, saying the move is crucial to the recovery of the basic education sector after a two year battle against the negative impact of the COVID-19...
Lawmakers have agreed to review the implementation of the K+12 program, considering, among other reasons, the disconnect between employers and new graduates when the latter start looking for jobs. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, said he will meet...
Valenzuela City Mayor Weslie "Wes" Gatchalian inspected Monday, Aug. 22, the facilities in three public schools to ensure the safe and orderly opening of the face-to-face classes for school year 2022-2023. Gatchalian visited Roberta de Jesus Elementary School, Lawang Bato Elementary School, and...
Malampaya Energy XP Holdings (MEXP), a subsidiary company of Udenna Corporation of businessman Dennis Uy, does not hold any firm interest yet on the 45-percent operating stake in the country’s commercial gas field because its acquisition deal with Shell Philippines Exploration B.V. (SPEX) had not...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian wants to institute a nationwide learning recovery program for students who may have been left behind in terms of education during the Covid-19 pandemic. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian Gatchalian, who chaired the Senate Committee on Basic Education, Arts, and Culture in the...
Valenzuela City Mayor Wes Gatchalian said on Monday, Aug. 15, that the local government has seen the positive effects of the implementation of the No-Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) in the city as it instills discipline among motorists. “Sa aming pagaaral, siyempre sa umpisa, medyo maraming...
Senator Win Gatchalian wants local government units (LGUs) to have more options in using their funds dedicated for disasters by filing a measure to amend existing laws.. Gatchalian filed Senate Bill 939, which seeks to amend the Philippine Disaster Risk and Reduction Management Act to broaden...
Valenzuela City Mayor Weslie "Wes" Gatchalian has disagreed with the appeal of Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief Teofilo Guadiz III to suspend the implementation of the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP). Guadiz III earlier made his call to the local government units of cities where the...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has filed a bill that seeks to provide a laptop for all K-12 learners enrolled in public schools. Gatchalian filed Senate Bill (SB) 474, or the One Learner, One Laptop Act, to ensure that learners can receive quality digital education and distance learning at all times...
Newly-designated Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson Monalisa C. Dimalanta is being prodded this early to "prioritize the welfare" of Filipino consumers in her new role as chief regulator in the restructured electricity sector; instead of bowing down to the wishes of her former corporate...
