The Senate on Tuesday, July 30, adopted a resolution commending former senator and now Education Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero led the Upper Chamber in hailing Angara’s appointment as the new chief of the Department of Education...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, July 28 said he is optimistic over President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s promise of upholding the welfare of teachers during his recent State of the Nation Address (SONA). Marcos, in his third SONA, vowed to make sure that public school teachers will...
Senators on Thursday, July 25 called on the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to put an end to chronic flooding in Metro Manila following Typhoon Carina’s onslaught in the National Capital Region (NCR) and account for the...
DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara (left), Senator Sherwin Gatchalian (Facebook) Senator Sherwin "Win" Gatchalian expects President Marcos to use his upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) as an opportunity to give his "marching orders" to...
By Hannah L. Torregoza As the Senate continues to investigate the crimes related to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has sought the help of the Philippine National Police (PNP) saying he is now receiving death threats. A copy of...
By Hannah L. Torregoza Senators on Tuesday, July 16 expressed alarm over the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) recent discovery of some 1,200 fake birth certificates in Davao del Sur. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said he believes the fraudulent practice...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday, July 12 disclosed that billions of alleged “unjustified” money went into the bank accounts of suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo sometime in 2019 to 2022. Gatchalian made the revelation a day after the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC)...
A Senate panel has cited in contempt suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo who was absent at the resumption of the investigation on the raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) hub in her town on Wednesday, July 10. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday, July 5 called on the new Senate leadership to discuss all concerns and information about the construction of the New Senate Building (NSB) as a body to ease the ongoing misunderstanding among members of the upper chamber on the issue. Gatchalian...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday, July 4, rejected insinuations that suspended Bamban Mayor Alice Leal Guo can stand as a state witness and testify about the personalities behind the illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO). “She cannot because she is not least guilty,”...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday, July 3 urged the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to continue its investigation into the existence of two "Alice Guos" to determine the liability of the mayor of Bamban, Tarlac. Gatchalian made the call after the NBI has done examining the...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said Guo Hua Ping, or Alice Guo, can reduce her liability if she cooperates with authorities and reveal crucial information on the identities of the key players of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) companies involved in illegal activities. “I urge Alice...
