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...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has filed a resolution calling on the Senate to conduct an inquiry into the rising incidence of luxury cars being smuggled into the country. Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, said such incidents result to considerable revenue...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has called on the Department of Finance (DOF) and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to immediately suspend a rule requiring members of cooperatives to obtain their respective tax identification numbers (TINs) before they are granted tax exemption privileges. ...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian urged the Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, February 27 to address the alarming increases in stabbing incidents involving minors. The Senate Committee on Basic Education chairman said the DepEd, together with law enforcement agencies, and local...
The Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) should take into the consideration the welfare of the commuting public when deciding on the petition of transportation groups for a temporary jeepney fare increase. “While we recognize that jeepney drivers and operators...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) should expedite the deportation process for foreign nationals who previously worked for Philippine offshore gaming operators or POGOs. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday, February 20 made the call as he...