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Win Gatchalian
Sherwin Gatchalian
Official portrait, 2025
Senator of the Philippines
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2016
2022–2025Committee on Ways and Means
2022–2025Committee on Basic Education
2019–2022Committee on Basic Education, Arts and Culture
2016–2022Committee on Energy
2016–2019Committee on Economic Affairs
Member of the
Philippine House of Representatives
from Valenzuela's 1st district
In office
June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2016
Preceded byRex Gatchalian
Succeeded byWes Gatchalian
In office
June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2004
Preceded byNew district
Succeeded byJose Emmanuel Carlos
25th Mayor of Valenzuela
In office
June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013
Vice MayorAntonio Espiritu (2004–2007)
Eric Martinez (2007–2013)
Preceded byJose Emmanuel Carlos
Succeeded byRex Gatchalian
Personal details
BornSherwin Ting Gatchalian
(1974-04-06) April 6, 1974 (age 51)
Manila, Philippines
Political partyNationalist People's Coalition
Parent(s)William Gatchalian and Dee Hua Ting
RelativesKenneth Gatchalian (brother)
Rex Gatchalian (brother)
Wes Gatchalian (brother)
Residence(s)Valenzuela, Philippines
Alma materBoston University (B.S.)
OccupationPolitician
WebsiteOfficial website

Sherwin Ting Gatchalian (born April 6, 1974), known as Win Gatchalian, is a Filipino politician and businessman serving as a Senator since 2016. A member of the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC), he previously served as the Representative of Valenzuela's 1st district from 2001 to 2004 and from 2013 to 2016. He was the Mayor of Valenzuela from 2004 to 2013.

Early life and education

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Gatchalian was born to industrialist William Gatchalian and Dee Hua Ting. He is the eldest of four siblings, including namely Kenneth, Rex, and Wes Gatchalian. The Gatchalian family is of Chinese descent[1] and identifies as evangelical Christian, with Dee Hua being a pastor and chairman at their own church, Jesus our Life Ministries in Barangay Maysan, Valenzuela.[2]

Gatchalian finished his elementary and secondary education at Grace Christian High School in the 1980s[3] in Quezon City and graduated with a degree in Finance and Operations Management from Boston University in 1995.[4]

In 2018, Bianca Manalo began dating Gatchalian.[5]

Political career

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Gatchalian has been a member of the political party Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC) since joining politics in 2001.[6] He is the first generation of politicians from his family, alongside his sibling Rex Gatchalian, who is currently serving as Secretary of Social Welfare and Development and Wes Gatchalian, who is currently the mayor of Valenzuela.[7][8]

Representative of the 1st District of Valenzuela (2001–2004)

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In 2001, Gatchalian was elected as member of the House of Representatives for the 1st district of Valenzuela. He is the first representative of the district following its establishment in 1998. However, he chose not to seek re-election to run for mayor of Valenzuela in 2004.

Mayor, Valenzuela (2004–2013)

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During his nine-year tenure as local chief executive, Gatchalian revolutionized good governance in the City Government of Valenzuela through reforms which eradicated corruption, fostered growth in the local business sector, and improved the provision of social services in education, health, in-city housing, and other key areas.[9][10][11][12] Gatchalian acknowledged that his style of governance as mayor is based on the practices employed by the Marikina government, which he once observed for two weeks.[13]

Gatchalian developed city infrastructure operations for both citizens and enterprises. In 2008, he opened the government-funded P90-million Lingunan-Lawang Bato.[14]

Gatchalian at the 3rd Alliance of Batangas Educators and School Administrators in 2012

He formulated the "WIN ang Edukasyon Program" (lit. transl. Education Wins Program).[15][16] Gatchalian initiated various education programs, such as public schools including the Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science, accessibility to college education particularly in the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela and Valenzuela City Polytechnic College, school-based "K to 6 In-School Feeding Program"[17] that mobilized communities; empowerment of parents through the Nanay-Teacher Program,[18][19][20] and continuous mastery of skills to strengthen competencies of teachers.[21]

Representative of the 1st District of Valenzuela (2013–2016)

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When Gatchalian returned to the Lower House in 2013, he filed education reforms to increase the number of math and science high schools across the country and to establish a nationwide school-based feeding program for kinder and elementary students across the country. On July 6, 2015, he filed the original version of the bill that revolutionized access to college education for millions of Filipino—the House Bill No. 5905,[22] An Act Providing for Full Tuition Subsidy in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), more commonly known as the Free Higher Education Act, that translated into the current law Republic Act No. 10931 or the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act. He also supports the implementation of K–12 education in the Philippines as an investment for the future of younger generations.[23]

Some of his other proposed bills during this term include acts regulating parking fees in malls and commercial areas,[24] including ROTC among the prerequisites for tertiary level graduation,[25] increasing the budget for NAIA to transform its global image,[26] abolishing the Road Board (a government agency that handled motor vehicle users' tax and road users' tax),[27] protecting passengers against abusive and itinerant taxi drivers,[28] for the declaration of candidates seeking to profit from election polls as nuisance candidates,[29] as well as a proposed bill requiring proofs of parking space to car purchasers as a means to lessen traffic congestion.[30]

Senator (2016–present)

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In June 2015, in an event in Quezon province, Gatchalian announced his bid for a Senate seat in the 2016 general election. In October 2015, senator and presidential candidate Grace Poe announced her senatorial slate under the coalition Partido Galing at Puso which included Gatchalian.[31] Gatchalian eventually won, receiving 14,953,768 votes[32] and placing 10th in the senatorial race. He challenged then-incoming President Rodrigo Duterte to make education reform a top priority of his administration.[33]

In the 17th Congress, Gatchalian served as chairman of the Committee on Energy[34][35] and Committee on Economic Affairs.[36] In the 18th Congress, he served again as the chairman of the energy committee and also of the Committee on Basic Education, Arts and Culture.[37]

Gatchalian in 2025

In October 2021, he filed a certificate to continue his term as a Senator.[38] Campaigning for education reform, he won his re-election bid and placed fourth in the polls. He is now serving as Senator of the 19th Congress. His priority bills include the Teacher Salary Increase Act, Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program Act, K to 12 Review, 21st Century School Boards Act, Waste-to-Energy Act, Midstream Natural Gas Industry Development Act, Energy Advocate Act, Energy Transition Act, SIM Card Registration Act and the Internet Transactions Act.

Some of the significant laws Gatchalian passed include the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Law, the Ease of Paying Taxes (EOPT) Act, the Extension of Availment of Estate Tax Amnesty Act, Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Registration Act, the Free Irrigation Service Act, the Masustansyang Pagkain para sa Batang Pilipino Act, the Electric Cooperatives Emergency and Resiliency Fund Act, the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018, the Philippine Identification System Act, the Mobile Number Portability Act, the Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop Act, the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act, the Rice Trade Liberalization Act, the Philippine Innovation Act, the Student Fare Discount Act, and the Murang Kuryente Act.

He joined his colleague, Risa Hontiveros on leading a Senate inquiry on Bamban mayor Alice Guo over her dubious Filipino citizenship status and links to a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator in her town which was raided for involvement in suspected illicit activities.[39][40]

Awards and recognition

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Gatchalian receiving the award for The Outstanding Young Men 2011

Personal awards

  • 69th Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellow (2019)[41]
  • International Peace Laureate for Public Service (2019)[42]
  • Silver Humanitarian Service Cross Award (2014)[43]
  • Manila 40 Under 40 International Development Leaders (2013)[44]
  • Public Service Honoree, The Outstanding Young Men, TOYM (2011)[45]
  • Best Mayor in CAMANAVA (2008)[46]

For Valenzuela

  • Best Among Best Practices, Local Chief Category (2013)[47]
  • Champion of Health Governance Awardee (2013)[48]
  • Galing Pook Awards, Top Ten Outstanding Local Government Programs for 3S in Public Service Program (2012)[49]
  • Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit Award - Highly Urbanized City Category by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industries (2012)[50]
  • Number 1 in NCR, National Achievement Test (NAT) for Elementary (S.Y. 2010–2011)[51]

References

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  1. ^ Paurom, Dan (March 31, 2016). "Sherwin Gatchalian: Being Filipino not about bloodline". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
  2. ^ "Jesus Our Life Christian Church". Retrieved May 29, 2019 – via Facebook.
  3. ^ "Welcome To Grace Christian College". gcc.edu.ph. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  4. ^ ".30 Gatchalian, Win". votepilipinas.com. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  5. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (September 11, 2024). "Bianca Manalo to Sen. Win Gatchalian: 'Your life will be boring without me'". Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  6. ^ "Hon. Sherwin T. Gatchalian" (PDF). Retrieved May 14, 2016.
  7. ^ "Profile". Wes Gatchalian. August 11, 1980. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
  8. ^ Galvez, Daphne. "Rep. Wes Gatchalian proclaimed as new Valenzuela City mayor". Inquirer.
  9. ^ "Gatchalian: "Empowering governance" behind Valenzuela's safest city ranking". Senate of the Philippines. June 4, 2019.
  10. ^ "Gatchalian vows push for free higher education". Manila Times. June 4, 2019.
  11. ^ ""Free Higher Education will produce quality graduates" – Gatchalian". Senate of the Philippines. June 4, 2019.
  12. ^ "SENATOR WIN GATCHALIAN | SENATOR AND CHAIRMAN OF THE SENATE COMMITTEES ON ENERGY, AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS | SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES". The Future Energy Show. June 4, 2019.
  13. ^ Sherwin Gatchalian [@stgatchalian] (November 14, 2020). "Marikina brings back memories when I literally when back and forth there for two weeks to copy their best practices when I was a mayor" (Tweet). Retrieved January 11, 2023 – via Twitter.
  14. ^ Dizon, Therese Ann (July 11, 2017). "Seventh NLEX Exit in Valenzuela City Expected to Ease Traffic". City Government of Valenzuela. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  15. ^ "Tayo Na, Valenzuela!". City Government of Valenzuela. June 4, 2019.
  16. ^ Quejada, Butch (September 28, 2015). "Si Rep. Gatchalian at ang mga nagawa nito". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  17. ^ "Valenzuela feeding program helped over 5k students get higher grades". Win Gatchalian. June 4, 2019.
  18. ^ Gatchalian, Win (February 10, 2015). "DepEd plans to implement 'Nanay-Teacher Parenting Program' nationwide – Win Gatchalian". Wingatchalian.com. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
  19. ^ "Education 360 Degrees Investment Program". Development Academy of the Philippines. June 4, 2019.
  20. ^ "Bill to institutionalize Nanay Teacher Parenting Program". House of Representatives. June 4, 2019.
  21. ^ "To DepEd: Protect mental health of teachers". Win Gatchalian. June 4, 2019.
  22. ^ Romeo, Philippine Star (August 25, 2015). "House panel approves free college education bill". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
  23. ^ Geronimo, Jee Y. (November 14, 2015). "Gatchalian on why he supports K to 12, free higher education". Rappler. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
  24. ^ Yap, DJ (October 20, 2014). "Bill filed vs steep parking fees". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
  25. ^ Yap, DJ (May 27, 2014). "Bill filed reviving ROTC for college students". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
  26. ^ "Congressional probe on Naia's 'appalling global image' sought". Philippine Daily Inquirer. April 21, 2014. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
  27. ^ Salaverria, Leila (January 3, 2014). "Legislator seeks abolition of Road Board". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
  28. ^ Viray, Patricia Lourdes (November 17, 2014). "Solon proposes 'Bill of Rights of Taxi Passengers'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
  29. ^ Arcangel, Xianne (November 15, 2015). "Solon wants bets seeking to profit from polls declared nuisance". GMA News. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
  30. ^ Corrales, Nestor (September 23, 2015). "Bill on proof of parking space as pre-requisite in buying car proposed". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
  31. ^ Siazon, Rachel (November 4, 2015). "Grace Poe, Chiz Escudero announce senatorial bets under 'Team Galing at Puso'". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved May 12, 2016.
  32. ^ Hegina, Aries Joseph (May 19, 2016). "Drilon leads winning senators with 18.6M votes". The Inquirer. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
  33. ^ Sarmiento, Jun (July 25, 2017). "Senators react to Duterte's Sona". Sunstar Philippines. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
  34. ^ "Senate Committee on Energy". Senate.gov.ph. February 14, 2018. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
  35. ^ "Committee on Energy". Senate.gov.ph. August 31, 2016. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
  36. ^ "List of Committees – Senate of the Philippines". Senate.gov.ph. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
  37. ^ Rey, Aika (July 23, 2019). "LIST: Senate committee chairmanships for the 18th Congress". Rappler. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
  38. ^ "Lacson drops Win Gatchalian, Herbert Bautista from slate". ABS-CBN News. February 10, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  39. ^ Untalan, Sherylin (July 13, 2024). "TIMELINE: The plots and twists of the 'Alice Guo' probe". GMA News. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  40. ^ Ager, Maila (July 16, 2024). "Gatchalian reports threats made against his life for probing Alice Guo". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  41. ^ "Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellowship – Visit of Honorable Sherwin Gatchalian, Senator of the Republic of the Philippines, 21 to 26 October 2019". Ministry of Foreign Affairs Singapore.
  42. ^ "Sino Phil Asia International Peace Awards History Making with Rizal and Malacañan Palace Peace Visits & Talks".
  43. ^ "Philippine Red Cross Fetes Congressman WIN, Valenzuelano Volunteers".
  44. ^ "'40 under 40' Filipino leaders to be cited". February 17, 2013.
  45. ^ Pilapil, Jaimie (December 8, 2011). "Malacanang honors seven TOYM awardees". Manila Times. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  46. ^ "Achievements".
  47. ^ "Valenzuela City's Best Practices".
  48. ^ "Valenzuela City Government Emerges as Health Governance Champion".
  49. ^ "Valenzuela City Wins Galing Pook Award For In-City Housing Initiative".
  50. ^ "Valenzuela, 2012 Most Business-Friendly City".
  51. ^ Caina, Lauro Zyan (September 14, 2011). "Valenzuela City Tops National Achievement Test for Elementary Schools". Tayo Na, Valenzuela. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
  • Media related to Sherwin Ting Gatchalian at Wikimedia Commons
House of Representatives of the Philippines
New district Representative, 1st district of Valenzuela
2001–2004 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Representative, 1st district of Valenzuela
2013–2016 		Succeeded by
Wes Gatchalian
Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Valenzuela
2004–2013 		Succeeded by
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