Senators on Sunday, June 8 called for the immediate convening of the bicameral conference committee that will tackle the wage hike bill to provide the much needed income relief to private sector workers amid the growing economic pressures. Since both the Senate and House of Representatives have...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, May 25 welcomed the filing of money laundering cases against dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo which he believes is a result of the Senate’s relentless pursuit against crimes committed by illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO). This...
Senator Joel Villanueva on Tuesday, May 20 welcomed the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for opening 16,000 new teaching positions for public schools for school year 2025-2026 as this is critical in addressing the country’s learning crisis. “We laud the DBM for authorizing the...
The Senate Committee on Ways and Means on Monday, May 19 expressed firm belief that reducing taxes is not the solution to help curb illicit tobacco trade but that strengthening enforcement against such activities is still the best course. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, chairman of the ways and means...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, May 11 welcomed the deployment of road safety measures and health emergency teams on major highways a day before the conduct of the 2025 midterm elections, saying it is crucial during this high-risk period. This, as the Department of Health (DOH), deployed...
Senators on Friday, May 9 expressed elation at the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new Bishop of Rome and shepherd of the Roman Catholic Church. “The historic ascension of Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Pope marks a new chapter for the Church, offering hope and optimism to...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday, May 6 called on the government to conduct a full-scale investigation against InfinitUs Marketing Solutions Inc. (IMSI) which is allegedly involved in trolling activities favoring China. Gatchalian made the call after the denials made by the public relations...
A staggering 18.9 million Filipinos are considered not functional literate, or who cannot compute and comprehend, a trend which is very alarming, according to Senator Sherwin Gatchalian. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, underscores the importance...
Senators on Monday, April 28 called for a thorough investigation into the tragic incident in Vancouver, Canada. Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III said it is imperative to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter to ensure justice is served, “with hopes of...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, April 27 welcomed the 10-year extension of the corporate life of the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) as this would help bring down the cost of electricity in the Philippines. “The extension of the corporate life of...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday, April 23 pushed for the passage of a bill seeking to eliminate the unfair debt collection practices of online lending companies. In filing Senate Bill No. 818, or the proposed Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Gatchalian said it is necessary to also...
Administrative penalties should be imposed on government officials who are involved in the dismissal of cases of cigarette smuggling, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said. Gatchalian said the stringent penalties should apply especially to state officials who were repeatedly negligent in...
