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Senator aims to broaden Special Education Fund

SENATOR Sherwin Gatchalian aims to broaden the application of the Special Education Fund (SEF), as outlined in Senate Bill No. 155, also known as...

Gatchalian promises deeper POGO probe

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday vowed to intensify the investigation into the possible involvement of banks and other financial institutions in money laundering cases...

Senator eyes plantilla for contractual gov’t workers

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has picked up the cudgels for contractual government workers particularly those who have been in the bureaucracy for 10 years or...

PH suffers ‘lose-lose’ situation over illicit cigarettes

The proliferation of illicit cigarettes created a “lose-lose situation” for the Philippines, reduciong government revenue and undermining public health initiatives, according to Senator Sherwin...

Gatchalian: Bolster efforts to eliminate POGOs

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian called for “sustained action” to eliminate POGOs from the country, underscoring the need to dismantle criminal syndicates associated with the industry...

Gatchalian: P80m for CDWs training

SENATOR Sherwin Gatchalian has welcomed the allocation of P80 million in the General Appropriations Act for child development workers (CDWs) scholarship program.  Gatchalian said the...

Gatchalian assures continued ALS funding in GAA 2025

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian announced that the 2025 national budget will continue funding for the Alternative Learning System (ALS) and support learners with disabilities. The recently...

Budget approval to create great strides for rural electrification program

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said Tuesday the approval of the General Appropriations Act (GAA) for 2025 will pave the way for significant strides in the...

Bill filed to ban firecrackers sale

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian urged the public to consider the potential tragedies caused by firecrackers and fireworks during the holidays, particularly during New Year revelry. Gatchalian is...

Senate approves P70-b 2025 budget for TESDA

THE Senate has approved a P70-million 2025 budget for the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority’s (TESDA) with a view to boosting the agency’s...

Senate panel grants DepEd extra P300m

THE Senate Committee on Finance has approved a proposal by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian to increase funding for textbooks and learning materials with additional P300...

Gatchalian hails S&P’s BBB+ credit rating for PH

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian applauded Standard & Poor’s recent affirmation of the Philippines’ investment grade rating of BBB+ and the upgrade of the outlook from...

Gatchalian urges more aid to small businesses

By Joel E. Zurbano Senator Sherwin Gatchalian urged the government to create a way to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and startups begin...

Gatchalian: Prioritize meds exempt from VAT

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is calling on drugstores and retailers to prioritize the availability of medicines exempt from value-added tax (VAT). “Drugstores and retailers must ensure...
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