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...
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...
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...
