Even if the Fire Prevention Month is already coming to a close, consumers are still consistently warned of the dangers that counterfeit liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) products may bring that could result in loss of lives and properties. Given the perils of illegal practices in the sector, Senate...
The team “Tuloy ang Progreso, Valenzuela!” led by city mayoral candidate Deputy Speaker Wes Gatchalian, on Thursday, March 24, held the “Leaders’ Assembly” event as a kick off rally for the start of the local election campaign on March 25. The event was held at the Plastic City Clubhouse...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday proposed for the inclusion of state universities and colleges (SUCs) in the “Build, Build, Build” program of the government in order to fund the construction of more classrooms and school facilities. Gatchalian, who is seeking another six year term in the...
The bicameral conference committee has approved the proposal to create the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II), which would pave the way for another set of reforms that will address the crisis hounding the country’s education sector. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, chair of the...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and all local government units (LGUs) should expedite the release and distribution of fuel subsidies to the 113,000 tricycle drivers and delivery services riders who are among the intended 337,443 beneficiaries of the P2.5-billion Pantawid Pasada program of...
The government should start promoting the use of electric vehicles (e-vehicles) as a way to counter the effects of any abrupt disturbance on oil importation especially in the world market, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said. Gatchalian, chair of the Senate Committee on Energy, said that while it may...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday welcomed President Duterte’s signing into law of the measure that would ensure no learner shall be denied admission on the basis of disability. Gatchalian said Republic Act No. 11650, or the law that institutes a “Policy of Inclusion and Services for...
As the number of Covid-19 cases are now on a downward trend and pandemic-related restrictions nationwide have now been eased, local government units (LGUs) should start allowing schools in their areas to conduct limited face-to-face classes. Gatchalian, chair of the Senate Committee on Basic...
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has been flagged for violating its own Charter by issuing policies that allegedly overstepped the powers of the electric cooperatives (ECs) on the appointment of their own general managers (GMs). Senate Committee on Energy Chairman Sherwin T....
Reelectionist Senator Sherwiin Gatchalian has recommended to the Department of Agriculture (DA) the opening of bank accounts for the beneficiaries of the fuel subsidy program to expedite the distribution of cash aid to farmers and fisherfolk and to jumpstart their financial inclusion and access to...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday urged the National Electrification Administration (NEA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) to recall NEA’s most recent memoranda in appointing general managers (GMs) of electric cooperatives (ECs) saying that agency violated the law as it went beyond its...
The government has warned that stiff penalties and imprisonment will be meted out against traders and business entities that will be engaging in profiteering and hoarding of petroleum products and other basic commodities as oil prices rise through the roof. Echoing an earlier injunction from the...
