Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian stated that the Philippine Senate may utilize Saturdays to conduct committee and budget hearings if suspensions continue, to make up for missed days.

Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian stated that getting the Philippine economy back on track is the most urgent priority for the Senate as the 20th Congress opened its second regular session.

Senator-judges have been urged to remain impartial, despite rules setting no penalties for bias, as Senator Sherwin Gatchalian expressed hurt over online memes.

Philippine legislators are anticipating a contentious bicameral conference over an anti-dynasty bill, while Senator Sherwin Gatchalian plans to push for social media restrictions for minors. These legislative efforts address concerns about political power concentration and youth online safety.

Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian announced that the Philippine Senate will not request the lifting of Senator Jinggoy Estrada’s court-imposed preventive suspension.

Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian is considering legal action against former congressman Mike Defensor for announcing a supposed Senate committee hearing without authority.

Acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian announced that the Senate would resume its regular on-site operations, maintaining strict heightened security protocols.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian asserted operational control of the Philippine Senate, citing the completion of signature transfers with Landbank as evidence.

Malacañang has urged senators aligned with acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian to reject an “interim administrative arrangement” proposed by Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, who claims to remain the chamber’s president.

The Philippine House of Representatives has recognized Senator Sherwin Gatchalian's leadership in the Senate amidst an ongoing internal dispute. This recognition comes as the House urges the Senate to resolve its row to avoid delays in potential impeachment trials.

The House impeachment team is set to recognize Win Gatchalian's leadership, with former Education Secretary Armin Luistro praising Gatchalian as capable and studious enough to preside over an impeachment trial.

The prosecution team for Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial will follow the directives of acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian, according to Batangas Representative Ralph Recto, amidst an ongoing dispute over who will preside over the trial.

Minority Leader Vicente Sotto III revealed that he was the one who proposed Senator Sherwin Gatchalian as the minority's candidate to replace Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano amidst the ongoing leadership struggle.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian laments that legitimate infrastructure projects are being impacted by ongoing scandals involving flood control projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways in the Philippines.

Philippine Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is calling for an immediate inter-agency government response to safeguard jobs and provide financial support to micro, small, and medium enterprises, as the Middle East conflict's economic repercussions, including soaring LPG prices, significantly impact Filipino street food vendors.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is advocating for a measure to "unbundle" the retail price of petroleum products in the Philippines to reveal oil companies' true profit margins and supports a windfall tax to prevent profiteering.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has criticized the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for not yet bidding out any infrastructure projects under the 2026 national budget, warning of sluggish government spending.

MANILA, Philippines — Twelve senators have signed a committee report banning political dynasties in the Philippines up to the second degree of consanguinity and affinity.  These senators are as follows: Risa Hontiveros, Erwin Tulfo, JV Ejercito,  Kiko Pangilinan,  Ping Lacson, Loren Legarda,  Sherwin Gatchalian, Robin Padilla, Imee Marcos,  Juan Miguel Zubiri, Bam Aquino, and Lito

Philippine Senate President Win Gatchalian has expressed support for the proposed Pax Silica initiative, viewing it as a significant economic opportunity while also cautioning about potential environmental and displacement risks.

Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian announced that the Philippine Senate might rent conference rooms at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) for 2027 budget hearings, citing an ongoing impeachment trial.

Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian is pushing for broader government powers to prevent oil companies from imposing 'unreasonable' fuel prices on consumers, despite the Philippines' deregulated downstream oil industry.

Philippine Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has rejected proposals to lower the age of criminal responsibility, instead advocating for a ban on social media for minors aged 16 and below.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has been elected as the new Senate President, a move that President Marcos hopes will end the Senate gridlock. Gatchalian noted that Alan Cayetano has not yet personally congratulated him following the Senate revamp, though PDP-Laban recognizes his new position.

Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian announced that the Philippine Senate will not conduct an independent investigation into a shooting incident that occurred on May 13, leaving the probe to other authorities.

The Senate bloc led by Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano has asked the Supreme Court to reverse the recent revamp of Senate leadership under Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian and void the June 3 session.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. publicly acknowledged Senator Sherwin Gatchalian as a Senate leader during his Independence Day speech, where he also urged Filipinos to protect the truth from distortion.

Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian has dismissed Senator Alan Peter Cayetano’s proposal for a power-sharing arrangement in the Senate, insisting on the leadership changes adopted by the new majority.

Acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian’s bloc may have already secured the 13th vote necessary to officially cement its control over the chamber, Sen. JV Ejercito said yesterday.

Senate President pro tempore Sherwin Gatchalian has requested an investigation into frequent red and yellow alerts from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) and recent power interruptions across Luzon and Visayas.

A leadership dispute in the Philippine Senate escalated on Thursday, June 4, with former Senate President Franklin Drilon stating that Senator Sherwin Gatchalian's leadership is valid unless the Supreme Court rules otherwise. Drilon also suggested that the Supreme Court's intervention is needed to resolve the ongoing row.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian stated that no resource persons would be allowed inside the session hall as the Senate President's bloc moves to proceed with a Blue Ribbon Committee hearing.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is reportedly gaining significant backing from both minority and majority groups, including a potential coalition, in his bid for the Senate presidency. Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III and Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri have expressed hopes and plans to secure Gatchalian in the top post.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian of the Philippines advocated for enhanced teacher training programs to resolve the issue of educators being assigned subjects outside their college majors.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is calling for an immediate inter-agency government response in the Philippines to safeguard jobs and provide financial support to micro, small, and medium enterprises affected by the economic repercussions of the Middle East conflict.

A newly established Philippine Senate ad hoc committee, chaired by Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, is scheduled to conduct its inaugural hearing on Tuesday to address the Middle East crisis response.

MANILA, Philippines — Gas stations and oil companies must be held accountable for profiteering if they raise prices ahead of scheduled adjustments, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson and Sen. Win Gatchalian said on Sunday. The two made the remarks in separate statements following reports of increased fuel prices in some gasoline establishments shortly after

Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian has called on the National Electrification Administration (NEA) to ensure the rural electrification program is completed by 2028, emphasizing the importance of electricity access for Filipinos.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged for expanded powers for the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to audit not only distribution fees but also the pass-through costs associated with electricity generation.

Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian is pushing for legislation to specifically address nihilistic violent extremism among minors, citing concerns over online radicalization and school violence.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian denied claims by Alan Peter Cayetano that the new majority is attempting to control an impeachment trial and cover up issues.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian stated that the investigation into flood control will continue if new witnesses or evidence come to light. The probe aims to uncover further details regarding the issue.

Senator Mark Villar was not among the signatories of a Supreme Court petition filed by the Cayetano bloc to nullify Senate proceedings that appointed Senator Sherwin Gatchalian.

Reports indicate that at least three senators are being courted to switch allegiance, potentially forming a majority that would install Senator Sherwin Gatchalian as the new Senate president.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian and General Santos City Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao-Dy met in General Santos City to inspect areas affected by a recent earthquake. Gatchalian also affirmed that banks recognize him as a Senate signatory.

Philippine Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has ordered remote work for the Senate amid reports of serious security threats to the chamber. The move has led to increased security measures by the DILG and NCRPO, though details of the threats remain undisclosed.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has rejected the proposal for signature sharing with Alan Cayetano's camp, which is seeking an interim administrative setup with a new Senate majority.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian confirmed coordination for the transfer of Curlee Discaya to the Philippine National Police (PNP). Justice Secretary Crispin Remulla stated that Discaya would be turned over to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on June 8.

The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) has invoked a 1949 Supreme Court decision to declare the Senate session held on June 3, which installed Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian as Senate president pro tempore, as 'lawful and valid'.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has assumed the role of acting Senate President, requesting DILG chief Remulla to oversee Senate security. He announced that there would be no official business on June 4, allowing Senate staff to work from home.

Senator Mark Villar has been elected as the new chairman of the Senate finance committee, taking over the position from Senator Sherwin Gatchalian.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian emphasized the need for improved teacher education to enhance training and passing rates in licensure examinations for teachers in the Philippines.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged the Philippine government to strengthen mental health programs in response to an increase in suicide cases reported in Metro Manila.

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, chairperson of the Senate’s committee on finance, said the government could tap billions of pesos from existing disaster and contingency funds if…

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian warns that the Philippine government could face a P300 billion revenue shortfall if excise taxes are cut for one year.