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Sherwin "Win" Gatchalian

Running for Senator

Political Affiliations

Political Relatives

Political Allies

Political Rivals

Previous Gov't Positions

Failed Attempts to Run for Public Office

Bills Enacted into Law

Bills Filed

City Ordinances Filed

Awards and Recognition

Advocacies and Accomplishments (COVID-19-related)

Advocacies and Accomplishments (Non-COVID-19-related)

Previous Gov't Positions

Senator

Senate of the Philippines, 18th Congress

Republic of the Philippines

2016-2020

Congressman

House of Representatives, 16th Congress

1st District of Valenzuela City

2013-2016

Mayor

Valenzuela City

2004-2013

Congressman

House of Representatives, 12th Congress

1st District of Valenzuela City

2001-2004

Bills Enacted into Law

Principal Author Co-Author Principal Sponsor Co-Sponsor

Awards and Recognition

Revenue Generation Efficiency Ranking (2nd Place)

2008

International Peace Laureate for Public Service

2019

Best Peace and Order Council in NCR (2nd Place)

2007

Silver Usa Award

2014

Best Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team in NCR

2008

Culture-Friendly Local Government Unit

2009

Best Public Employment Service Office in NCR

2010

Best Among Best Practices, Local Chief Category

2013

Best Mayor in CAMANAVA

2008

Public Service Honoree

The Outstanding Young Men

2011

Manila 40 Under 40 International Development Leaders

2013

Silver Humanitarian Service Cross Award

2014

Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit Award

Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industries, PCCI

2012

Best Women and Child Protection Desk

2012

Most Outstanding LGU

Cooperative Development Office in the National Capital Region

2012

Best in Infant and Young Child Feeding Initiatives

2012

Top Ten Outstanding Local Governance Programs for 3s in Public Service Program

Galing Pook Awards

2012

Seal of Good Housekeeping

Bronze Category

2012

Champion of Health Governance Awardee

2013

Best Sanitation Practices Award in the National Capital Region

2011

National Housing Authority (NHA) Citation

2010

Best Governed Highly-Urbanized City

2010

Local Government Unit Luminary

2011

Business-Friendly Cities in the Philippines

2011

Advocacies and Accomplishments (Non-COVID-19-related)

Urbanization

MODERNIZATION

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY REFORMS - Improve, expand, and strengthen the digital infrastructure in the country to improve internet speeds while lowering costs

Education

EDUCATIOM

Advocates for accessible and quality education by ensuring the proper implementation of Republic Act 10931 or the Free Higher Education Act

Political Profile

Sherwin "Win" Gatchalian

Political Affiliations

Member

Nationalist People's Coalition

2001-Present

Political Relatives

Rexlon T. Gatchalian

Valenzuela Mayor (Present)

Brother

Political Allies

Political Rivals

Previous Gov't Positions

Senator

Senate of the Philippines, 18th Congress

Republic of the Philippines

2016-2020

Congressman

House of Representatives, 16th Congress

1st District of Valenzuela City

2013-2016

Mayor

Valenzuela City

2004-2013

Congressman

House of Representatives, 12th Congress

1st District of Valenzuela City

2001-2004

Failed Attempts to Run for Public Office

Bills Enacted into Law

Principal Author

PHILIPPINE ENERGY RESEARCH AND POLICY INSTITUTE ACT

It is hereby declared the policy of the State to ensure energy security, equity, and sustainability.

https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2021/ra_11572_2021.html

MASUSTANSYANG PAGKAIN PARA SA BATANG PILIPINO ACT

The state recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being. In recognition of the demonstrated relationship between food and nutrition, and the capacity of students to develop and learn, the State shall establish a comprehensive national feeding program that will address the problem of undernutrition among Filipino children.

https://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2018/ra_11037_2018.html

UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO QUALITY TERTIARY EDUCATION ACT

It is hereby declared that quality education is an inalienable right of all Filipinos and it is the policy of the State to protect and promote the rights of all students to quality education at all levels. Therefore, the State shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.

https://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2017/ra_10931_2017.html

ANTI-OBSTRUCTION OF POWER LINES ACT

It is hereby declared the policy of the State to ensure uninterrupted conveyance of electricity from generating plants to end users, and protect the integrity and reliability of the country's transmission, sub-transmission, and distribution systems by keeping the land beneath, the air spaces surrounding and the are traversed by power lines clear of dangerous obstructions.

https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2019/ra_11361_2019.html

MURANG KURYENTE ACT

It is hereby declared the policy of the State to protect public interest by ensuring the provision of reliable, secure, and affordable supply of electric power to consumers.1â?phi1 Towards this end, the State shall implement policies and programs to ensure transparent and reasonable prices of electricity to consumers by minimizing the universal charges for stranded contract costs and stranded debts.

https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2019/ra_11371_2019.html

ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES EMERGENCY AND RESILIENCY FUND ACT

In cognizance of the objective on the total electrification of the Philippines on an area coverage basis being vital to the welfare of its people and area coverage basis being vital to the welfare of its people and sound development of the nation.

https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2018/ra_11039_2018.html

STUDENT FARE DISCOUNT ACT

Section 1, Article XIV, of the 1987 Constitution states: "The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels, and shall take appropriate, steps to make such education accessible to all.

https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2019/ra_11314_2019.html

ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION ACT

This Act shall establish a framework for introducing and institutionalizing fundamental policies on energy efficiency and conservation, including the promotion of efficient and judicious utilization of energy, increase in the utilization of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies, and the delineation of responsibilities among various government agencies and private entities.

https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2019/ra_11285_2019.html

ENERGY VIRTUAL ONE-STOP SHOP ACT

This Act shall apply to all new power generation, transmission, and distribution projects throughout the country and all departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, government-owned and/or -controlled corporations (GOCCs), local government units (LGUs), and other entities involved in the permitting process of power generation, transmission, or distribution projects.

https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2019/ra_11234_2019.html

PHILIPPINE INNOVATION ACT

It is hereby declared the policy of the State to foster innovation as a vital component of national development and sustainable economic growth.

https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2019/ra_11293_2019.html

AN ACT FURTHER STRENGTHENING THE POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE AUTHORITY OF THE FREEPORT AREA OF BATAAN (AFAB)

The existing Bataan Economic Zone located in the Municipality of Mariveles, Province of Bataan is hereby converted into a special economic zone and freeport, and along with other territories indicated in this Act, shall be known as the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB).

https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2019/ra_11453_2019.html

MOBILE NUMBER PORTABILITY ACT

It is the declared policy of the State to recognize the primary role of the private sector as an engine of economic growth and to guarantee the right of individuals and private entities to own, establish, and operate economic enterprises.

https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2019/ra_11202_2019.html

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION AND ORGANIZATION OF ISLAMIC BANKS

The State recognizes the vital role of Islamic banking and finance in creating opportunities for greater financial inclusion especially for the underserved Muslim population, in expanding the funding base for small and medium-sized enterprises as well as large government infrastructure through financial arrangements with risk sharing as their core element, and in contributing to financial stability through the use of financial contracts and services that are founded on risk sharing rather than speculation in compliance with Shari?ah principles.

https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2019/ra_11439_2019.html

JUDGES-AT-LARGE ACT OF 2019

Amending for the Purpose Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, Otherwise Known as the Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2019/ra_11459_2019.html

PANTAWID PAMILYANG PILIPINO PROGRAM (4PS) ACT

The State shall promote a just and dynamic social order thereby uplifting its citizens and marginalized sectors from poverty through policies that provide adequate social services, promote full employment, a rising standard of living, and an improved quality of life for all.

https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2019/ra_11310_2019.html

COMMUNITY-BASED MONITORING SYSTEM ACT

It is the policy of the State to free the people from poverty through policies that provide adequate social services, deliver a rising standard of living, promote full employment, and make available an improved quality of life for all.

https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2019/ra_11315_2019.html

CHILD SAFETY IN MOTOR VEHICLES ACT

It is the policy of the State to ensure the safety of children while being transported in any form of motor vehicle. The State recognizes the right of children to assistance, including proper; care, and special protection from all forms of neglect, abuse and other conditions prejudicial to their development, including exposure to safety risks while aboard motor vehicles.

https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2019/ra_11229_2019.html

UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE ACT

It is the policy of the State to protect and promote the right to health of all Filipinos and instill health consciousness among them.

https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2019/ra_11223_2019.html

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACT

The State shall, pursuant to Section 9, Article XIII of the Constitution, ensure that underprivileged and homeless citizens have access to an adequate, safe, secure, habitable, sustainable, resilient and affordable home.

https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2019/ra_11201_2019.html

AN ACT LIBERALIZING THE IMPORTATION, EXPORTATION AND TRADING OF RICE, LIFTING FOR THE PURPOSE THE QUANTITATIVE IMPORT RESTRICTION ON RICE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

It is the policy of the State to ensure food security and to make the country?s agricultural sector viable, efficient and globally competitive. The State adopts the use of tariffs m lieu of non-tariff import restrictions to protect local producers of agricultural products.

https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2019/ra_11203_2019.html

SOCIAL SECURITY ACT OF 2018

It is the policy of the State to establish, develop, promote and perfect a sound and viable tax-exempt social security system suitable to the needs of the people throughout the Philippines which shall promote social justice through savings, and ensure meaningful social security protection to members and their beneficiaries against the hazards of disability, sickness, maternity, old age, death, and other contingencies resulting in loss of income or financial burden.

https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2019/ra_11199_2019.html

ANTI-HAZING ACT OF 2018

All forms of hazing shall be prohibited in fraternities, sororities, and organizations in schools, including citizens' military training and citizens' army training.

https://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2018/ra_11053_2018.html

FREE IRRIGATION SERVICE ACT

It is the policy of the State to promote comprehensive rural development, food self-sufficiency, equitable access to opportunities and sustained productivity as key strategies to raise the quality of life in rural areas and attain overall national development.

https://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2018/ra_10969_2018.html

TAX REFORM FOR ACCELERATION AND INCLUSION (TRAIN)

It is hereby declared the policy of the State: (a) To enhance the progressivity of the tax system through the rationalization of the Philippine internal revenue tax system, thereby promoting sustainable and inclusive economic growth; (b) To provide, as much as possible, an equitable relief to a greater number of taxpayers and their families in order to improve levels of disposable income and increase economic activity; and (c) To ensure that the government is able to provide for the needs of those under its jurisdiction and care through the provision of better infrastructure, health, education, jobs, and social protection for the people.

https://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2017/ra_10963_2017.html

JCEC ENHANCEMENT ACT

"The Energy Commission shall adopt its internal rules of procedures; conduct hearings and receive testimonies, reports and technical advice; invite or summon by subpoena ad testificandum any public official, private citizen or any other person to testify before it, or require any person by subpoena duces tecum to produce before it such records, reports, documents or other materials as it may require; and generally require all the powers necessary to attain the purposes for which it is created.

https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2021/ra_11571_2021.html

EXTENSION OF LIFELINE RATE

In order to provide assistance to electricity consumers, especially those living below the poverty line, and to achieve a more equitable distribution of the lifeline subsidy, a socialized pricing mechanism called a lifeline rate for qualified marginalized end-users shall be set by the ERC which shall be exempted from the cross subsidy phase-out under this Act for a period of fifty (50) years, unless otherwise extended by law. The level of consumption, subsidy, and rate shall be determined by the ERC after due notice and hearing: Provided, That the ERC shall primarily utilize data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in the determination of the level of consumption.

https://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2021/ra_11552_2021.html

ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM ACT

It is hereby declared the policy of the State to promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and take the appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.

https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2020/ra_11510_2020.html

AN ACT TO LENGTHEN THE SCHOOL CALENDAR FROM TWO HUNDRED (200) DAYS TO NOT MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED TWENTY (220) CLASS DAYS

https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2020/ra_11480_2020.html

GMRC AND VALUE EDUCATION ACT

The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and promotes and protects their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being.

https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2020/ra_11476_2020.html

THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SPORTS

The State recognizes its role to protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and to take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.

https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2020/ra_11470_2020.html

AN ACT GRANTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES THE POWER TO DEFER SSS CONTRIBUTION INCREASES DURING A STATE OF CALAMITY

https://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2021/ra_11548_2021.html

ACT RENEWING FOR ANOTHER TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEARS THE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO METRO MANILA TURF CLUB, INC. UNDER RA 7978, ENTITLED

https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2020/ra_11505_2020.html