Following the devastating earthquake that rocked Myanmar and Thailand, and the recent collapse of a major bridge in Isabela, senators are now pushing for a stronger disaster preparedness program that would help the Philippines be able to stand in case of such event. Senate Minority Leader...
The parents of the suspect, and the school where the stabbing incident of a Grade 8 student occurred, face civil liabilities under the law, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said. Gatchalian pointed this out as he expressed his dismay over the death of a 14-year old student who was stabbed to death...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, March 30 called on the Department of Energy (DOE) to ensure that the maintenance of natural gas plants is on track and a scheduled shutdown of such plants is not extended. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian (MB File Photo) Gatchalian made the appeal, after...
Two senators on Thursday, March 27 rejected the possibility of removing the tax privileges granted to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel IIII rejected this proposition which was first raised by presidential legal adviser and former senator...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday, March 26 welcomed the National Bureau of Investigation's (NBI) plan to seek the assistance of the International Criminal Police Organization 's (Interpol) in order to arrest vloggers peddling false reports from abroad. "The long arm of the law now extends...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has called on the government and other concerned agencies to expedite repairing the damaged Marilao Interchange Bridge on the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) as Holy Week is fast approaching. In a statement, Gatchalian said he sees no reason for the repairs to...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said he supports the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) move to investigate vloggers and online trolls disseminating fake news on social media platforms. Gatchalian said it is high time for authorities to seriously look into the impact of their...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has called on employers to ensure the safety of workers as the heat index soars in the coming months. Gatchalian said companies ought to implement proactive measures that would shield ordinary workers from the adverse effects of a soaring heat index, given...
The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) should ensure there is reliable power supply ahead as the country braces for the summer season. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian pointed this out as he urged both the DOE and the ERC to ensure generation companies are compliant...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday, March 13 called on airport officials to ensure they have sufficient and reliable back up power supply to avoid any disruptions at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Gatchalian made the call following after another set of power outages...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said he is optimistic that the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) Act or Republic Act 12124 will transform Filipinos’ access to higher education as the new law addresses “the pressing need for flexibility and...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has called on the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and other related government agencies to probe deeper into the recent death of the two pilots who were found dead after the aircraft they were manning reportedly crashed in the mountains of Bukidnon. The...
