Senator Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian

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COMMITTEE • Basic Eduaction, Arts and Culture

CHAIRMANSHIPS • Energy

COMMITTEE VICE • Banks, Financial Institutions and

CHAIRMANSHIPS Currencies
• Economic Affairs
• Finance
• Government Corporations and
Public Enterprises
• Higher, Technical and Vocational
Education
• Public Services
• Science and Technology
• Trade, Commerce and
Entrepreneurship

COMMITTEE • Accountability of Public Officers &

MEMBERSHIPS Investigations (Blue Ribbon)
• Accounts
• Agriculture, Food and Agrarian
Reform
• Cooperatives
• Environment, Natural Resources
and Climate Change
• Foreign Relations
• Labor, Employment and Human
Resources Development
• Local Government
• National Defense and Security,
Peace, Unification and Reconciliation
• Rules
• Ways and Means
 • Women, Children, Family Relations
and Gender Equality

EDUCATION

1991 - 1995 Bachelor of Science Major in Finance and Operations

Management
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

1988 - 1991 Secondary Education

Grace Christian High School

1982 - 1988 Elementary Education

Grace Christian High School

POLITICAL PARTY

2001 - PRESENT NATIONAL PEOPLE'S COALITION

Member

PUBLIC SERVICE EXPERIENCE

2016 - PRESENT SENATOR

Senate of the Philippines, 18th Congress

2013 - 2016 REPRESENTATIVE

1st DISTRICT OF VALENZUELA CITY
House of Representatives, 16th Congress

2004 - 2013 CITY MAYOR

City Government of Valenzuela City, Metro Manila

2001 - 2004 REPRESENTATIVE

1st DISTRICT OF VALENZUELA CITY
House of Representatives, 12th Congress

PRIVATE SECTOR EXPERIENCE

1999 - 2001 WATERFRONT PHILIPPINES, INC.

One of the biggest local companies in the hospitality industry,
rendering services including hotel, leisure, tourism and gaming, to
local, regional and international guests.

VICE CHAIRMAN
Held responsible for boosting and making the hotel in the forefront
by making it one of the premier providers of world-class
accommodation for the clients.
 1999 - 2001 AIR PHILIPPINES CORPORATION
Now called PAL Express, the second largest airline company which
operates daily domestic and international flights from Manila, Cebu,
Davao City and Zamboanga.

VICE CHAIRMAN
Overseen the management of the company as it continually
increases the flights and improves the quality of aircrafts to
guarantee the safety of the passengers.

1997 - 2001 THE WELLEX GROUP

One of the leading diversified investment firms in the Philippines,
with industries including hotel, real estate development, oil, mining,
aviation, trading and banking.

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

In authority of the operations management of various industries;
working on multiple markets, adapting to grow trends in business
and economics; and being in the mainstream of the country's trade
and industry.

AFFILIATIONS
BOARD OF DIRECTOR, SYNERGEIA FOUNDATION, INC.
An alliance of individuals, institutions and organizations initiating educational programs to help
improve language proficiency among grade school students in cooperation with the Department of
Education, local government units, socio-civic groups, schools, teachers, parents, and students.

GOVERNOR, PHILIPPINE RED CROSS

An organization in the Philippines dedicated to help save lives through humanitarian, health and
disaster-related services-guided by the organization's fundamental principles including humanity,
impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.

NCR CHAIRMAN (2015-2016), BOY SCOUTS OF THE PHILIPPINES

One of the oldest national youth organizations in the Philippines committed to develop young
minds to become morally responsible, competent, God-fearing and capable leaders of the country.

ADVOCACIES

ACCESSIBLE AND QUALITY EDUCATION

• Ensure the proper implementation of Republic Act 10931 or the Free Higher Education Act.

• Monitor the implementation of the K to 12 Program to improve level of global competitiveness.

• Introduce interventions for continued learning delivery in times of calamities and other
emergencies that disrupt classes such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
 • Build a world-class Philippine education system that provides better infrastructure, technologies,
and innovative programs to strengthen the general welfare of both teachers and learners.

• Create a healthier environment for students by eradicating malnutrition through mandated

feeding programs in all public schools.

• Champion a landmark legislation which seeks to provide children and youth with special needs
the resources, opportunities and care necessary to succeed in school and later in life.

• Establish an aggressive affirmative action program aimed at providing out-of-school youth with
expanded government assistance to all types of education, including school-based educational
opportunities from the primary to tertiary levels, non-formal education under the Alternative
Learning System, indigenous learning systems, and technical-vocational training.

• Implement a free comprehensive national program for mandatory continuing education for all
primary and secondary teachers in both private and public educational institutions as well as
formal and non-formal institutions of learning.

• Strengthen the involvement of communities in education governance by empowering its

members as partners in educating the learners, engaging their participation in assessing the
effectiveness of the delivery of education services, and integrating their interventions to achieve
the shared goal of quality inclusive education.

• Improve the quality of teacher education and training in the country and align their pre-service
and in-service education to be able to improve the quality of education in elementary and
secondary schools.

CONSUMER-FRIENDLY ENERGY POLICY

• Institutionalize legislative reforms to ensure the 3S goals on Energy-Stability, Sustainability, and

consumers' Savings.

• Provide "Kuryente for Every Juan"-electrification in all rural areas of the country.

• Increase the uptake of environment-friendly energy technologies for future generations.

• Fight red tape and streamline the number of processes in power generation, transmission, and
distribution projects.

• Attract new generation capacity and improve the performance of utilities to meet the increasing
power needs of the country while delivering quality service to consumers.

PRO-CONSUMER LEGISLATIONS

• Steer the economic resurgence in the Philippines by crafting measures that would promote
robust competition, encourage investments, make doing business in the country easier to be able
to make basic goods available in the market and affordable to consumers.

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY REFORMS

 • Promote competition in the telecommunications industry.

• Improve, expand, and strengthen the digital infrastructure in the country to improve internet
speeds while lowering cost.

• Foster consumer protection for !CT-related services.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

PERSONAL AWARDS

INTERNATIONAL PEACE LAUREATE FOR PUBLIC SERVICE (2019)

Given by the Sino-Phil Asia International Peace Awards Foundation, Inc. in recognition to the
outstanding individuals who attained exemplary achievements in their respective fields: culture,
science, medicine, sports, humanity, and public service.

SILVER HUMANITARIAN SERVICE CROSS AWARD (2014)

One of the most recognized awards given to Philippine Red Cross (PRC) members or volunteers for
outstanding leadership and service in the promotion of its mission.

MANILA 40 UNDER 40 INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEADERS (2013)

Recognized by the Development Executive Group (DevEx) as one of the young, reform-minded
and spirited leaders who makes impact by instilling change in the country.

BEST AMONG BEST PRACTICES, LOCAL CHIEF CATEGORY (2013)

Awarded by the National Capitol Region Police Office (NCRPO)'s Regional Investigation and
Detective Management Division for the improvement of the Valenzuela City Police.

PUBLIC SERVICE HONOREE, THE OUTSTANDING YOUNG MEN, TOYM (2011)

Awarded for his more than a decade of commitment in "changing people's lives;" given by the
Junior Chamber International - Philippines.

BEST MAYOR IN CAMANAVA (2008)

The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) granted him as Best Mayor in CAMANAVA (Caloocan,
Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela) for his logistic and financial support to Valenzuela City's PNP
programs: Police Visibility Program and PNP's Mamang Pulis Program.

FOR VALENZUELA CITY

CHAMPION OF HEALTH GOVERNANCE AWARDEE (2013)

Given by Kaya Natin! Movement for Good Governance and Ethical Leadership, Merck Sharp &
Dohme, Ateneo School of Government, DOH and DILG.

SEAL OF GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, BRONZE CATEGORY (2012)

Given by DILG to LGUs with good performance in internal housekeeping.

GALING POOK AWARDS, TOP TEN OUTSTANDING LOCAL GOVERNANCE PROGRAMS

FOR 35 IN PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM (2012)
An Anti-Graft and Corruption Platform of the City Government of Valenzuela to guarantee
transparency and good governance.
 MOST BUSINESS-FRIENDLY LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT AWARD - HIGHLY URBANIZED
CITY CATEGORY BY THE PHILIPPINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRIES,
PCCI (2012)
A clear manifestation of good governance reforms to promote trade, investment, transparency,
efficiency, and competitiveness in delivering business services.

NUMBER ONE IN NCR, NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT TEST (NAT) FOR ELEMENTARY (SY
2010-2011)
Through the Win sa Edukasyon Program, Valenzuela garnered the most number of achievers in the
NAT exam which gauges the academic competency of Grade 6 elementary students entering
Junior High School.

LAWS AUTHORED AND SPONSORED

18TH CONGRESS

COMMITTEE ON ENERGY

• RA 11572 Philippine Energy Research and Policy Institute Act

July 30, 2021

• RA 11571 JCEC Enhancement Act

July 6, 2021

• RA 11552 Extension of Lifeline Rate

May 27, 2021

COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE

• RA 11510 Alternative Learning System Act

Date Signed: December 23, 2020

• RA 11480 An Act to Lengthen the School Calendar from Two Hundred (200)
Days to Not More Than Two Hundred Twenty (220) Class Days
Date Signed: July 17, 2020

• RA 11476 GMRC and Values Education Act

Date Signed: June 25, 2020

• RA 11470 National Academy of Sports Act

Date Signed: June 9, 2020

17TH CONGRESS

COMMITTEE ON ENERGY

• RA 11361 Anti-Obstruction of Power Lines Act

Date Signed: June 30, 2019
 • RA 11371 Murang Kuryente Act
Date Signed: June 30, 2019

• RA 11039 Electric Cooperatives Emergency and Resiliency Fund Act

Date Signed: June 29, 2019

• RA 11285 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act

Date Signed: April 12, 2019

• RA 11234 Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop Act

Date Signed: March 8, 2019

COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

• RA 11293 Philippine Innovation Act

Date Signed: April 17, 2019

• RA 11453 An Act Further Strengthening the Powers and Functions of the

Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB), Amending for This
Purpose RA 9728, Otherwise Known As The "Freeport Area Of
Bataan (Fab) Act Of 2009"
Date Signed: April 17, 2019

• RA 11202 Mobile Number Portability Act

Date Signed: February 8, 2019

LAWS AUTHORED

18TH CONGRESS

COMMITTEE ON ENERGY

• RA 11548 An Act Granting the President of the Philippines the power to defer
SSS contribution increases during a state of calamity
Date Signed: May 26, 2021

• RA 11505 Act Renewing for Another Twenty-Five (25) Years the Franchise
Granted to Metro Manila Turf Club, Inc. Under RA 7978, Entitled
"An Act Granting the Metro Manila Turf Club"
Date Signed: December 20, 2020

• RA 11462 Postponing the May 2020 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan

Elections
Date Signed: December 3, 2019

17TH CONGRESS

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
 • RA 11314 An Act Institutionalizing the Grant of Student Fare Discount
Privileges on Public Transportation and for Other Purposes
Date Signed: April 17, 2019

• RA 11037 Masustansyang Pagkain para sa Batang Pilipino Act

Date Signed: June 20, 2019

• RA 10931 Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act

Date Signed: August 2, 2017

GENERAL LEGISLATION

• RA 11293 Tobacco Excise Tax Increase

Date Signed: June 30, 2019

• RA 11439 An Act Providing for the Regulation and Organization of Islamic

Banks
Date Signed: June 30, 2019

• RA 11459 An Act Creating the Positions for Judges-At-Large, Amending for

the Purpose Batas Pambansa Bilang 129, Otherwise Known as the
Judiciary Reorganization Act of 1980, and Appropriating Funds
Therefor
Date Signed: June 30, 2019

• RA 11310 An Act Institutionalizing the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program

(4PS)
Date Signed: April 17, 2019

• RA 11315 An Act Establishing a Community-Based Monitoring System and

Appropriating Funds Therefor
Date Signed: April 17, 2019

• RA 11262 An Act Amending Sections 85 and 103 of RA 9593, Otherwise

Known as the Tourism Act of 2009
Date Signed: April 10, 2019

• RA 11229 Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act

Date Signed: February 22, 2019

• RA 11223 Act Instituting Universal Health Care for All Filipinos, Prescribing
Reforms in the Health Care System, and Appropriating Funds
Therefor
Date Signed: February 20, 2019

• RA 11201 An Act Creating the Department of Human Settlements and Urban

Development, Defining its Mandate, Powers and Functions,
Providing Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes
Date Signed: February 14, 2019
 • RA 11203 An Act Liberalizing the Importation, Exportation and Trading of
Rice, Lifting for the Purpose the Quantitative Import Restriction on
Rice and for Other Purposes
Date Signed: February 14, 2019

• RA 11199 Social Security Act of 2018

Date Signed: February 7, 2019

• RA 11053 Anti-Hazing Act of 2018

Date Signed: June 29, 2018

• RA 10969 Free Irrigation Service Act

Date Signed: February 2, 2018

• RA 10963 Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN)

Date Signed: December 19, 2017

LAWS CO-AUTHORED

18TH CONGRESS

• RA 11576 An Act Further Expanding the Jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Trial

Courts, Municipal Trial Courts in Cities, Municipal Trial Courts, and
Municipal Circuit Trial Courts, Amending for the Purpose Batas
Pambansa Big. 129, Otherwise Known as "The Judiciary
Reorganization Act of 1980;' as Amended
Date Signed: July 30, 2021

• RA 11569 An Act Extending the Estate Tax Amnesty and for Other Purposes,
Amending Section 6 of RA 11213, Otherwise Known as the "Tax
Amnesty Act"
Date Signed: June 30, 2021

• RA 11548 An Act Granting the President of the Philippines the Power to Defer
the Increases in Contributions of the Social Security System for the
Duration of the State of Calamity Under Proclamation No. 929, S.
2020, as Amended by Proclamation No. 1021, S. 2020, Amending
Section 4(A)(9) of RA 11199, Also Known as the Social Security Act
of 2018
Date Signed: May 26, 2021

• RA 11549 An Act Lowering the Minimum Height Requirement for Applicants of

the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection
(BFP), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), and
Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), Amending RA 6975, as Amended,
RA 9263, and RA 10575
Date Signed: May 26, 2021
 • RA 11535 An Act Making the Position of a Cooperatives Development Officer
Mandatory in the Municipal, City and Provincial Levels, Amending
for the Purpose RA 7160, Otherwise Known as the Local
Government Code of 1991, as Amended
Date Signed: April 9, 2021

• RA 11524 Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act

Date Signed: February 26, 2021

• RA 11525 An Act Establishing the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19)

Vaccination Program Expediting the Vaccine Procurement and
Administration Process, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other
Purposes
Date Signed: February 26, 2021

• RA 11502 An Act Declaring the Month of October of Every Year as the

National Cooperative Month
Date Signed: December 16, 2020

• RA 11509 Doktor Para Sa Bayan Act

Date Signed: December 23, 2020

• RA 11517 An Act Authorizing the President to Expedite the Processing and

Issuance of National and Local Permits, Licenses and Certifications
in Times of National Emergency
Date Signed: December 23, 2020

• RA 11511 An Act Amending RA 10068 or the Organic Agriculture Act of 2010

Date Signed: December 12, 2020

• RA 11469 Bayanihan to Heal as One Act

Date Signed: March 24, 2020

• RA 11463 An Act Establishing Malasakit Centers in All Department of Health

(DOH) Hospitals in the Country and in the Philippine General
Hospital (PGH), Providing Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes
Date Signed: December 3, 2019

17TH CONGRESS

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

• RA 11106 An Act Declaring the Filipino Sign Language as the National Sign
Language of the Filipino Deaf and the Official Sign Language of
Government in All Transactions Involving the Deaf, and Mandating
its Use in Schools, Broadcast Media, and Workplaces
Date Signed: July 31, 2017

GENERAL LEGISLATION
• RA 11350 National Commission of Senior Citizens Act
Date Signed: June 30, 2018

• RA 11364 An Act Reorganizing and Strengthening the Cooperative

Development Authority, Repealing for the Purpose RA 6939,
Creating the Cooperative Development Authority
Date Signed: June 30, 2019

• RA 11312 An Act Strengthening the Magna Carta for Scientists, Engineers,

Researchers and Other Science and Technology Personnel in the
Government, Amending for the Purpose RA 8439
Date Signed: April 17, 2019

• RA 11292 An Act Establishing and Institutionalizing the Seal of Good Local

Governance for Local Government Units, and Allocating for This
Purpose the Seal of Good Local Governance Fund
Date Signed: April 12, 2019

• RA 11227 Handbook for OFWs Act of 2018

Date Signed: February 22, 2019

• RA 11228 The Act on Mandatory PhilHealth Coverage for Persons with

Disabilities
Date Signed: February 22, 2019

• RA 11232 An Act Providing for the Revised Corporation Code of the

Philippines
Date Signed: February 20, 2019

• RA 11215 An Act Institutionalizing a National Integrated Cancer Control

Program and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Date Signed: February 14, 2019

• RA 11148 An Act Scaling Up the National and Local Health and Nutrition
Programs Through a Strengthened Integrated Strategy for
Maternal, Neonatal, Child Health and Nutrition in the First One
Thousand (1,000) Days of Life, Appropriating Funds Therefor and
for Other Purposes
Date Signed: November 29, 2018

• RA 11035 An Act Institutionalizing the Balik Scientist Program, Appropriating

Funds Therefor, and for Other Purpose
Date Signed: June 15, 2018