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Sherwin Gatchalian

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is a prominent Filipino politician and chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, known for his efforts in pushing for budget reforms, education funding, and anti-corruption measures. He has advocated for a 4% GDP education budget, stricter controls on e-wallets to combat online gambling, and improved transparency in government spending. Gatchalian has also taken a firm stance on addressing issues like fraudulent citizenship claims and inefficiencies in flood control projects.

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Fri, September 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM

Senators mull scrapping P270B flood control budget

Senators are considering scrapping the P270 billion budget for flood control under the Department of Public Works and Highways for 2026 due to alleged anomalous and ghost projects.

Thu, September 4, 2025 at 12:34 PM

Senate prioritizes 2026 budget approval

The Senate, through its finance committee chairman Sherwin Gatchalian, affirms that the approval of the proposed P6.793-trillion budget for 2026 is a top priority and aims to have it signed before the year ends.

Tue, September 2, 2025 at 8:33 PM

Senators flag anomalous projects in DPWH proposed 2026 budget

Senators are considering a significant overhaul of the Department of Public Works and Highways' (DPWH) proposed 2026 budget due to concerns over anomalous projects.

Tue, September 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM

Centerways president confirms brothers are Sorsogon officials

Centerways Construction and Development Inc. President Lawrence Lubiano confirmed that his brothers are a town mayor and a city councilor in Sorsogon.

Fri, August 22, 2025 at 8:58 AM

DPWH Sec. Bonoan vows probe into ghost projects amid calls for resignation

Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan vowed to continue the investigation into alleged ghost flood-control projects, emphasizing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s strong stance against corruption.

Thu, August 21, 2025 at 3:32 PM

APECO hosts Indonesian business forum to highlight Aurora as investment hub

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) will host an international business forum on August 23, featuring a 55-member delegation from the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN).

Wed, August 20, 2025 at 12:35 PM

Chiz wants mayors, governors in budget hearings

Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero has recommended the participation of governors and city mayors in the Senate's upcoming hearings for the proposed 2026 national budget.

Tue, August 19, 2025 at 12:07 PM

Sen. Gatchalian threatens zero budget for flood control projects

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has threatened to allocate a zero budget for flood control projects in 2026 if the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) cannot fix its system in addressing the country's perennial flooding problem.

Sun, August 17, 2025 at 6:58 PM

DoE urges swift passage of waste-to-energy bill

The Department of Energy (DoE) is strongly advocating for the swift passage of a waste-to-energy (WTE) bill, seeing it as a crucial solution to the country's waste management and flooding issues.

Sun, August 17, 2025 at 3:37 PM

Gatchalian: 5 flood control contractors undercapitalized

At least five of the 15 companies identified by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as top flood control contractors were undercapitalized for the projects they secured.