Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has commended presumptive President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr.’s decision to appoint presumptive Vice Preisdent Sara Duterte-Carpio as secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) saying the latter can effectively push for reforms in the education sector....
The most important thing the next administration should focus on should be on how to bring back the Philippine economy to pre-pandemic level, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said on Wednesday. “In my personal analysis, the most important thing here is how to bring back the economy to the pre-pandemic...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday congratulated Filipino actor Robin Padilla for ranking high in the May 2022 senatorial race, saying he can fully represent the Muslim community in the Senate. “I think his advocacy on Muslim participation is resonating,” Gatchalian said in an interview on...
Valenzuela City first District Rep. and Deputy Speaker Weslie “Wes” Gatchalian was proclaimed as the new mayor of Valenzuela City on Tuesday morning, May 10, becoming the third Gatchalian to win the city's top post. Gatchalian, who ran under Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) and Team Tuloy...
Valenzuela City mayoral candidate Deputy Speaker Weslie “Wes” Gatchalian lined up with other residents at Canumay West Elementary School on Monday afternoon, May 9, to cast his vote for the national and local elections. According to the Valenzuela City Public Information Office, Gatchalian went...
Re-electionist Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has lauded the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) for refunding the excess electricity bill collections saying it is a welcome relief for power consumers amid the rising cost of goods and basic services. The ERC had...
Re-electionist Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday said he supports the government’s plan to establish Covid-19 vaccination sites in schools as this would help increase the vaccination coverage among minors and open more schools for face-to-face classes. Gatchalian, who is seeking a fresh six...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian’s re-election bid has snowballed with the declaration of endorsement of his candidacy from the Association of Visayas Electric Cooperatives (AVEC) and various players in the energy industry in a recently held e-rally. In their statement of support to Gatchalian, AVEC...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is one of the top picks of the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) among the senatorial candidates for the upcoming May 9 elections. The country's largest aggrupation of organized labor groups said it is supporting Gatchalian due to his support to the TUCP’s...
Re-electionist Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday said the passage of the law regulating vintage vehicles could make automobile restoration a thriving industry in the Philippines. Gatchalian said Republic Act No. 11698 or the Vintage Vehicle Act can now capitalize on the unique and skilled...
Re-electionist Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday vowed to pursue measures institutionalizing tax cuts for work-from-home employees, additional benefits to construction workers, and condoning penalties for unpaid Social Security System (SSS) contributions of household employers. Gatchalian said...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday called on the government to accelerate the inoculation of children aged 5 to 11 to ensure a high Covid-19 vaccination coverage among the younger population of Filipinos which is crucial to expanding face-to-face classes nationwide. Gatchalian made the call as...