Senators expressed differing views on Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero’s decision to postpone the presentation of the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte from June 2 to June 11, 2025. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada expressed support for Escudero’s...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has endorsed former senator Kiko Pangilinan's senatorial bid in the 2025 mid-term elections. Former senator Kiko Pangilinan is welcomed by Senator Win Gatchalian and Valenzuela City Mayor Wes Gatchalian in Valenzuela City on March 21, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Kiko...
​Senator Sherwin "Win" Gatchalian is seeking an investigation into text scams that continue to proliferate despite the implementation of the SIM registration law. ​Gatchalian filed ​House Resolution (HR) No. 1324 ​t​o conduct an inquiry into ​text scams...
Members of both Houses of Congress on Wednesday, Feb. 12, welcomed President Marcos and the Department of Education (DepEd)'s move to add 15,000 new plantilla positions to ensure that all schools across the country--regardless of size--have their own principals. The dearth of school leaders as well...
There are 9.5 million smokers from 2021 to 2023, according to Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, citing data from a survey conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI). Sen. Win Gatchalian resumes on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, the Committee on Ways and Means hearing on the rising...
Some senators expressed their displeasure upon learning that the bicameral conference committee has approved a zero subsidy budget for the Philippine Health Insurance Corp, (PhilHealth) under the proposed 2025 national budget. Deputy Minority Leader Sen. Risa Hontiveros said denying...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, December 8 expressed concern there would be delays in the approval of priority bills should the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte pushes through. Gatchalian said that is one of the main possible complications he expects to...
Senators are optimistic that the signing into law of the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act or Republic Act No. 12076 would soon put an end to the usual practice of local government units (LGUs) to use schools as temporary shelters during calamities or disasters and other kind of public emergencies. ...
Senators find it unnecessary to grant the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.’s (PhilHealth) request for additional subsidy under their proposed budget for next year when it has yet to provide sufficient financial relief to patients. Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito, principal sponsor and...
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol (POOL/AFP) Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said the upcoming first visit of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to the Philippines will further solidify the bilateral relations between the two countries. “We...
Stars from different countries gathered in South Korea for the Seoul International Drama Awards 2024 ceremony held on Sept. 25 at the KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul. Marking its 19th year, the Seoul International Drama Awards ceremony featured a prestigious lineup, including Golden Bird Prize winner,...
Stars attended the Purple Carpet event of the Seoul International Drama Awards 2024 on Sept. 25 in Seoul, South Korea. The event was held before the main awarding ceremony slated at 5 p.m. at the KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul. Among those who attended the Purple Carpet event are the...
