Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is seeking a legislative inquiry to determine the impact of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) on the power sector and consumers.
DepEd sees more disruptions in coming school year, drafts learning continuity plan but rejects mass testing of students
The Department of Education (DepEd) is preparing a learning continuity plan for the upcoming school year amid the country’s fight against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.
‘Di pwedeng dikit-dikit! Gatchalian suggests 20-student limit in classrooms
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has proposed limiting the number of students in classrooms to 20 when schools reopen later this year.
Gatchalian urges DepEd: Suspend graduation rites
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to suspend graduation rites, including daycare, preschool graduations and moving-up ceremonies.
Gatchalian on containing COVID-19 spread: Test people with flu-like symptoms
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged the government to seek out persons at risk of contracting the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).
Gatchalian urges DepEd to implement anti-coronavirus precautions in graduation rites
The Department of Education (DepEd) must ensure strict adherence to safety measures on public gatherings, such as graduation ceremonies – amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) outbreak.
Di sila kawalan: Gatchalian says PH economy can survive without POGO
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday said the Philippines can survive economically even without the Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) industry.
Gatchalian: Electric vehicles a big win for the environment and energy independence
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday sought the passage of a bill establishing electric vehicles (EV) and charging stations nationwide to foster greater energy independence.
Gatchalian: Teenage pregnancy a leading factor why girls drop out of school
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday raised the need to curb teenage pregnancy in the country if the Philippines wants to sustain and accelerate gender equality.
Gatchalian wants to check status of electrification of schools nationwide
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has sought an inquiry on the electrification of public primary and secondary schools nationwide.
Senate approves bill creating Philippine High School for Sports
The Senate on Wednesday approved on third and final reading the proposed bill creating the Philippine High School for Sports (PHSS), a world-class educational and athletics facility.
Di puwede ‘yan! Gatchalian slams profiling of Muslim high school students
Discrimination of students on the basis of their background or religion has no place in the country’s education system, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said on Tuesday.
‘Di pa pre-nup! Win Gatchalian clarifies sweet photo with Bianca Manalo in Paris
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said Tuesday (February 18) that he’s not yet engaged to actress Bianca Manalo but they’re “seriously dating.”
Gatchalian seeks enough funding for special education program
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has raised the need for adequate and dedicated funding to address current gaps in the government’s special education (SPED) program including the shortage of teachers.
‘Di ko inaway si Duterte! Win Gatchalian blasts ‘fake news’ on ABS-CBN remark
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Saturday (February 15) dismissed as “fake news” reports circulating on social media in which he supposedly dared President Rodrigo Duterte to explain his threat to shut ABS-CBN down.
Gatchalian calls for improved implementation of free tuition law
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday urged concerned agencies to improve the implementation of the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act or the free tuition law.
Decentralize disaster risk reduction and management — Gatchalian
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday raised the need to increase the capability of local government units (LGUs) to maintain basic functions during natural disasters by increasing their calamity funds.
Gatchalian rallies Filipinos to support local tourism amid coronavirus scare
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has appealed to Filipinos to support local tourism which is expected to suffer from the impact of the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV) outbreak.
Gatchalian seeks Senate inquiry on PH students’ dismal performance
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has sought an inquiry on the state of basic education in the Philippines.
Gatchalian bats for ROTC revival to train youth in calamity response
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian believes that the revival of the Basic Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) in high school will boost the youth’s capacity “as responders” in times of natural and man-made disasters.
Gatchalian to DFA: Be ready to evacuate Filipinos in Wuhan
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to locate Filipinos in Wuhan, China ahead of a “possible evacuation.”
Huwag sila pabayaan: Gatchalian seeks support for out-of-school youth
The Department of Education (DepEd) must track down out-of-school youth and children prior to the early registration set on February 1 for incoming school year 2020-2021.
Gatchalian urges government to locate children with disabilities
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday deplored what the apparent dismal roll-out of “Child Find” to locate children and youth with disabilities.
Effective ba? Gatchalian wants PH disaster management law reviewed
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has sought an inquiry on the impact and effectiveness of the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 (Republic Act 10121).
