Gatchalian supports return of ROTC
According to Senator Win Gatchalian, the proposal to return the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) to college is supported by various age groups, including young people of college age. The …
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Gatchalian recommends POGO operations shut down in PH
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian called for the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators or POGO to immediately stop operations in the country to maintain peace and order and continue to develop the economy. …
Gatchalian: Vaccinate general public by June
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian asked the government to start the COVID-19 vaccination of the general public or to “those who are willing” next month. “We’re now in our third month of …
Vaccines ‘only solution’ to jumpstart economy – Gatchalian
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said Monday that the COVID-19 vaccination is the “only solution” to jumpstart the economy. The government started its immunization drive last week after the first batch of …
RFID complaints should be addressed by Feb. 26: Mayor Gatchalian
The business permit of North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) in Valenzuela City is in danger of being revoked if it will fail to take action this week on complaints regarding its …
Gatchalian: Begin face-to-face classes in areas with no COVID cases
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has proposed to conduct face-to-face classes in more than 400 places in the country without a COVID-19 case. According to Gatchalian, the relevant agencies in the education …
Gatchalian wants IATF to ban all fiestas, street parades, processions
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian urged the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Emerging Infectious Diseases to ban all fiestas, street parades, and processions in the Philippines while the COVID-19 pandemic continues. On …
Hacker orders P1M worth of liquor using Gatchalian’s credit card
The hacker who used Senator Sherwin Gatchalian’s credit card ordered P1 million worth of liquor, not food. Gatchalian sought the help of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Thursday …
Hackers uses Gatchalian’s credit card to order P1M worth of food
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said Wednesday hackers used his credit card to buy a million-peso worth of food for delivery. “My credit card has just been hacked! May nag order ng …
Filipino 4th graders’ low scores in science, math a ‘major crisis’ – Gatchalian
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said Friday the Filipino grade 4 students’ low scores in a global assessment in science and math showed a “major crisis” in the country’s basic education system. …
Prepaid Load Forever bill to benefit students, entrepreneurs – Gatchalian
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said Friday the proposed Prepaid Load Forever, which would prohibit the expiration of prepaid load and mobile data, would help students and business people amid the pandemic. …
Gatchalian sponsors GOCC’s 2021 budget
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian sponsored the 2021 budget for government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCC). The GOCC’s P184 million budget will allegedly be used for its mandate to promote financial viability and …
Gatchalian supports LGU-declared academic break
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian favored localized academic break or suspension of classes in calamity-hit areas over Luzon-wide or nationwide academic freeze. Gatchalian, chairperson of the Senate committee on basic education, said …
Gatchalian denounces death of student due to hazing in Zamboanga City
On Wednesday, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian condemned the death of a senior high school student who died of hazing during a fraternity initiation rite in Zamboanga City. “It is even more …
Class opening not a ‘complete victory’ – Gatchalian
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said the opening of classes in public school yesterday was not a complete victory as teachers and students struggle to conduct online classes due to slow internet …
2.3 million students not yet enrolled – Gatchalian
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, on Wednesday, asked the Department of Education (DepEd) to address the 2.3 million students who are not enrolled two weeks before the school year opens on October …
DepEd needs 43,000 teachers – Gatchalian
Senator Win Gatchalian said the Department of Education (DepEd) needs 43,000 teachers for the school year 2020-2021. “Tiningnan din namin ‘yung hiring ng DepEd at lumalabas na mayroon pang 43,000 …
Teenage pregnancy could soar amid COVID-19 pandemic-Gatchalian
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian warned Wednesday that teenage pregnancy rate in the Philippines could spike amid the COVID-19 crisis. “Matagal nang hamon sa ating pigilan ang pagdami ng kaso ng maagang …
Gatchalian: Online business tax monitoring costlier
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said the government could be spending more money in monitoring 900,000 online business owners, which the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) ordered to register and pay tax. …
Senators Ejercito, Gatchalian want foreigner in Makati incident deported
Senators Sherwin Gatchalian and JV Ejercito want to the foreigner who had a heated argument with a police officer in Dasmariñas Village, Makati City. “Deport the Coño!” tweeted senator JV …
Senators to file resolutions for teenage pregnancy in Philippines
Senators Sherwin Gatchalian and Juan Edgardo Angara would file separate solutions to probe the rising number of teenage pregnancy in the Philippines after the Commission On Population (PopCom) declared child …