Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday said he would push for additional cash subsidies for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers as local pump prices of oil is expected to continue rising as the Russian invasion of Ukraine drags on. With the global disruption on oil supply and distribution,...
If the radical spikes in oil prices will linger in the months ahead, the suspension of excise taxes and possibly even value added tax (VAT) will be on the table as an agenda of the Marcos administration. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, who is the incoming chairman of the Ways and Means Committee of the...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday, June 14, called for an increased participation among local government units (LGUs) in improving the delivery and quality of basic education in the country. Gatchalian said it would be good if the incoming administration of President-elect Ferdinand...
In order to combat the continuing widespread corruption in government, state agencies should pursue digitalization or accelerate digitization in their processes and transactions, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said on Friday, June 10. “All government collections should be paperless or done through...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has called on the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Education (DepEd) to ensure the safety and welfare of children affected by the recent eruption of Mount Bulusan in Sorsogon. Gatchalian said the two agencies, as well as the...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday called on the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to launch a massive crackdown on mulcting officials and personnel, victimizing not just large corporations, but even small businesses. “Marami sa ating mga maliliit na negosyante ay kinikikilan ng ilang hindi...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday urged the incoming new administration of the Department of Energy (DOE) to ensure that existing laws and regulations are followed before giving its consent to the impending entry of the Razon-led Prime Infrastructure Holdings Inc. (Prime Infra) in the Malampaya...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, June 5 said he is confident that Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri is already sure to be the next Senate President when the 19th Congress opens in July 25. As far as he is concerned, Gatchalian said Zubiri already has secured majority of the...
It is too early to judge Senator-elect Robin Padillaon how he will conduct himself as a legislator. Reelected Senator Sherwin Gatchalian issued this appeal during a DWIZ radio interview after Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri ‘’gave’’ the chairmanship of the Senate Constitutional...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said Saturday, June 4 that the next Department of Energy (DOE) secretary should be a veteran in the field with a long-term vision for the country’s energy security. “Having been at the helm of the Senate energy committee for the past six years, I can say that the next...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday lauded the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for supporting proposals for the opening of all public and private schools for face-to-face classes as this would accelerate the recovery of the education sector from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. But while the...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday expressed his grave concern over the country’s power situation amid reports that Udenna Corp.’s Dennis Uy is considering selling his controlling stakes in the Malampaya deep water gas-to-power project. Gatchalian said this development casts uncertainty on...
