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Gatchalian eyes wider use of education fund

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian aims to broaden the coverage of the Special Education Fund to assist local government units (LGUs) improve education quality and strengthen...

‘BKSE postponement unconstitutional’

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian opposed the proposed postponement of the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, warning that another delay would be unconstitutional. Senator Imee Marcos,...

Gatchalian eyes stronger mental health programs

The country’s comprehensive mental health programs must be accompanied by stronger implementation following a sharp rise in suicide cases in Metro Manila, according to...

Senator warns of AI-driven love scams ahead of Valentine’s Day

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday warned the public of a rise in increasingly sophisticated love scams ahead of Valentine’s Day, noting that some schemes...

Senator cites need to address youth mental health

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday said the government must address student mental health issue as recent data show a spike in mental health concerns...

Gatchalian rejects ‘Cabral list’

Joins other lawmakers, Palace in challenging Leviste’s claims Senator Sherwin Gatchalian added his voice in rejecting claims of Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste that all senators...

PEPA marks 75th year, cites Win for pushing reforms

The Philippine Educational Publishers Association (PEPA) marks its 75th year in ceremonies honoring its partners and supporters led by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, chairman of...

Senate eyes OMB phaseout, cites irrelevance

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday expressed support for phasing out the operations of the Optical Media Board (OMB), citing the obsolescence of the industry...

Gatchalian bill eyes regulation of AI in PH

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday said he is developing a bill that would regulate the use of artificial intelligence in the Philippines. He cited...

Business group urges open bicam budget deliberations

Philippine Business for Education (PBEd), an industry-led advocacy group, is calling for increased transparency, including open bicameral conference committee deliberations, in the final stages...

Crack down on diploma mills, Gatchalian urges CHED

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday urged the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to crack down on diploma mills and substandard graduate programs that exploit...

‘Reallocate medical aid fund to boost zero balance billing’

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday proposed reallocating part of the P49-billion budget for the Medical Assistance to Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP) to...

Senate mulls cut in 2026 P6.7-t national budget

The Senate may pass a budget bill for 2026 that is lower than the P6.7-trillion National Expenditure Program submitted by the Executive branch, Senator...

More science schools with new PSHS law

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday said no qualified student should be denied access to quality education following the signing of the Expanded Philippine Science...
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