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…

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

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.

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.

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