Tag: Senator Sherwin Gatchalian
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Senator Gatchalian Encourages Taxpayers to Benefit from Extended Estate Tax Amnesty
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has called on taxpayers to take advantage of the extended estate tax amnesty program, emphasizing its benefits for both the public and the government. The program, which has been extended under Republic Act 11956, allows heirs, transferees, and beneficiaries to settle estate taxes without incurring penalties or interest until June 14, 2025.…
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Senator Gatchalian Urges Senate to Pass Aviation Safety Bill After Recent Crashes
In the wake of several tragic aviation incidents, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is advocating for the swift passage of Senate Bill 2969, aimed at enhancing aviation safety and security in the Philippines. The urgency of the bill was underscored by a recent crash of a Beechcraft King Air 300 in Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, which claimed…
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Senator Urges Stronger Action Against Smugglers Amid Low Conviction Rates
In a recent Senate hearing, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian expressed frustration over the low rate of convictions for smuggling and illicit trade, urging the Department of Finance (DOF) and its agencies to enhance their efforts. Gatchalian emphasized the need for the DOF, along with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC),…
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Senator Gatchalian Demands Action on Bestlink College’s Unsafe Field Trip and Teacher Investment Scam
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has voiced strong concerns over the safety of students during an unauthorized field trip organized by Bestlink College of the Philippines, as well as a scam that defrauded teachers. The senator highlighted the distressing experiences of students during an out-of-town celebration in Hermosa, Bataan, which was not sanctioned by the school. Gatchalian…
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Illicit Cigarette Trade Fuels Smoking Surge and Revenue Decline in the Philippines
In a recent crackdown, authorities in Leon B. Postigo, Zamboanga del Norte, seized smuggled cigarettes valued at PHP7.79 million on January 14, 2025. This seizure underscores a broader issue highlighted by the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, which has identified illicit trade as a significant contributor to the increased smoking rates and diminished tax…
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Senator Gatchalian Clarifies Education Budget Includes Military and Police Academies
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian addressed concerns about the 2025 Government Appropriations Act, asserting that the budgets for the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) and the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) are rightfully categorized under the education sector. Speaking at the regular Kapihan sa Senado, Gatchalian emphasized that these institutions offer Bachelor of Science degrees, classifying them as…
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Senator Gatchalian Clarifies: PMA and PNPA Budgets Count as Education Sector Funding
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian recently addressed concerns about the constitutionality of the 2025 Government Appropriations Act, emphasizing that the budgets allocated to the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) and the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) are indeed part of the education sector’s funding. During a regular session at the Kapihan sa Senado, Gatchalian argued that these institutions,…
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Senator Urges Continuous Crackdown on POGO Residues
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged for ongoing efforts to eliminate the remnants of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) following a significant operation in Bagac, Bataan, where 900 alleged POGO workers were rescued. The senator’s call comes in the wake of the December 31, 2024, deadline for POGO operations to cease, emphasizing the need to dismantle…
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Senator Urges Continued Crackdown on POGO Offshoots
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has urged for ongoing efforts to combat the remnants of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), following a significant operation in Bagac, Bataan that led to the rescue of 900 alleged POGO workers. The senator’s call comes in the wake of the December 31, 2024, deadline for POGO operations to cease, emphasizing the…
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