Senator Gatchalian Files Bill Seeking Cellphone Ban in Basic Education CELLPHONE BAN – Senator Gatchalian has filed a bill seeking to ban the use of cellphones in basic education classes. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has introduced Senate Bill 2706, aiming to prohibit the use of mobile devices and other electronic gadgets during class hours from kindergarten … Read more
Gatchalian Advocates for Prohibition of Cellphones Within School Premises GATCHALIAN – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to issue a directive prohibiting the use of cell phones within school premises. On April 27, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian urged DepEd to issue a directive prohibiting the use of cell phones within school premises. … Read more
Senator Gatchalian Eyes Ban on Cellphone Use Inside Classrooms CELLPHONE BAN – Senator Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian eyes a ban on the use of cell phones inside classrooms. On Thursday (April 25, 2024), the Senator is currently reviewing a proposal to ban the use of mobile phones inside classrooms of Basic Education Institutions such as Elementary … Read more
Senator Gatchalian Urges Government to Provide Fuel Subsidy for Jeepney Drivers Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is seeking fuel subsidy for the jeepney drivers in the country following seven consecutive weeks of oil price hike. The lawmaker urging the government to provide a fuel subsidy for the jeepney drivers. The senator wishes to revive the Pantawid Pasada program … Read more
Senator Gatchalian Warns Government Agencies About New Phishing Scam MANILA, Philippines – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian alerted the government agencies regarding the emergence of the new phishing scam. On Monday (June 28, 2021), Senator Gatchalian warned the government agencies regarding the new mobile and online shopping scams. The lawmaker made the announcement as various modus rapidly … Read more
Senator Gatchalian Seeks NBI Help After Hacker Used His Credit Card to Buy P1-M Worth of Alcoholic Beverages Senator Gatchalian is now seeking help from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) after a hacker used his credit card. On Thursday (January 7, 2020), Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian has already reported the incident wherein a hacker illegally … Read more
Senator Gatchalian Wants to Prioritized Teachers for COVID-19 Vaccination Senator Gatchalian said that public school teachers must be prioritized among the recipients of the COVID-19 vaccination. Throughout the year 2020, the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread in different countries all around the world including the Philippines. The illness affects millions of people and took thousands of … Read more
Senator Gatchalian Fears That Teenage Pregnancies May Increase in Areas Struck by Typhoons Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said that teenage pregnancies may increase in areas struck by series of typhoons. On Thursday (November 26, 2020), the lawmaker advised the Philippine government to monitor the possible spike on cases of teenage pregnancies in typhoon-hit areas. He said … Read more