The Department of Energy (DOE) should ensure there is ample coal supply and prevent an increase in the prices of coal following the Indonesian government’s decision to ban its coal exports this month. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said the ban is a cause of concern as most power plants in the...
Valenzuela City Mayor Rex Gatchalian announced on Wednesday, Jan. 5, that he tested positive for COVID-19. In a Facebook post, Gatchalian said that the result came after a routine work safety testing at the city hall. "I am manifesting very mild symptoms and will continue to discharge my...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday called on lawmakers to strengthen the country’s anti-trafficking laws to effectively combat online child abuse cases in the country which surged during this time of a COVID-19 pandemic. Gatchalian, who chairs the Senate Committee on Basic Education, Arts...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is now seeking a in-depth Senate probe into the online bank hacking incident and the spate of spam text messages that occurred late last year. Gatchalian, in filing Senate Resolution No. 961, said it is imperative that the Senate investigates the proliferation of...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday urged the government to accelerate its COVID-19 vaccination efforts in the 12 to 17 age group to help protect and uphold the safety of teachers and students following a surge in COVID-19 cases. Gatchalian, who is seeking re-election in the upcoming May 2022...
Re-electionist Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday hailed the selflessness and tireless efforts of electrical linemen and their crew members saying they are the unsung heroes in the aftermath of Typhoon Odette. Gatchalian lamented they often do not receive the recognition they deserve for the...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is seeking a more vigorous expansion of limited face-to-face classes by January 2022 to jumpstart the recovery of the basic education secotr from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gatchalian, who chairs the Senate Committee on Basic Education, Arts and Culture, made...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday called on the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to boost its information campaign on the availability of soft loans and financial grant programs to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that were affected by Typhoon Odette. Gatchalian said doing so...
Businesses to save 23% cost on energy efficient technologies By Myrna M. Velasco Businesses that will adopt energy efficient technologies are expected to save more than 20 percent in cost, especially on their energy expenses. Senate Committee on Energy Chairman Sherwin T. Gatchalian said “we’ve...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday called on local government units (LGUs) to prepare for the inoculation of children aged 5 to 11. Gatchalian, who chairs the Senate Committee on Basic Education, Arts and Culture, made the call after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of the...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday called on the government to uphold the safety and welfare of children in areas hit by Typhoon Odette. In particular, Gatchalian took to task the Department of Education (DepEd), Department of Health (DOH), and Department of Social Welfare and Development...
The Philippine National Oil Company-Exploration Corporation (PNOC-EC) effectively protected the country’s national interest when it blocked the sale of Shell Philippines Exploration B.V.’s (SPEX) stakes to Malampaya Energy XP Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Dennis Uy-led Udenna Corp., in the...
