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| Sherwin “WIN” Ting Gatchalian is a Filipino politician and businessman. He was elected to the ] in 2016. He was the representative of ]'s ] from 2001 to 2004 and from 2013 to 2016; and he also served as the ] for three consecutive terms from 2004 to 2013. | |||
| ==Early life and education== | ==Early life and education== | ||
| Win Gatchalian was born on April 6, 1974, the eldest of four children of business industrialist William Gatchalian and Dee Hua Ting. | |||
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| He graduated with a degree in Finance and Operations Management in Boston University in Massachusetts, USA in 1995. |
He finished elementary and secondary education from Grace Christian School in Quezon City, Philippines; and graduated in college with a degree in Finance and Operations Management in Boston University in Massachusetts, USA in 1995. | ||
| ⚫ | Win Gatchalian’s siblings include Kenneth, ], and Weslie Gatchalian. The Senator made public his high regard for his father as a model for hard work and perseverance.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.philstar.com/sunday-life/2013/02/17/909577/who-has-been-greatest-influence-your-life|title=Who has been the greatest influence in your life?|last=Romulo|first=Mons|date=February 17, 2013|work=]|access-date=May 11, 2016|via=}}</ref> His family has business interests in the plastic manufacturer The Wellex Group<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wellex.com.ph/category/our-history/profile-and-history|title=Profile and History - Wellex|website=www.wellex.com.ph}}</ref> and Waterfront<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.waterfronthotels.com.ph/|title=Homepage|website=Waterfront Hotels & Casino|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-15}}</ref> Hotels and ]. | ||
| == Political career == | |||
| Gatchalian is the first generation of politicians from his family. His other relatives serving in government include brother ], who was the representative for the first district of Valenzuela and later the city's mayor, and brother Weslie, who also held the same Lower House office. | |||
| == PRIVATE SECTOR == | |||
| ⚫ | Gatchalian has been a member of the ] (NPC) since joining politics in 2001.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://wingatchalian.com/Assets/uploads/2015/02/7ee2d261bf7ef1d4b38932eb6a471d3b.pdf|title=Hon. Sherwin T. Gatchalian|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=May 14, 2016}}</ref> |
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| Win Gatchalian’s diverse experience in the private sector prepared him for public service, building his management, problem solving, and leadership skills. He served as the Executive Vice President of The Wellex Group, one of the leading diversified investment firms in the Philippines, from 1997 to 2001. He was also the Vice Chairman of the country’s second largest airline company—Air Philippines from 1998 to 1999. In 1991 to 2001, Win Gatchalian led the Waterfront Philippines, Inc. as Vice Chairman, being responsible for turning the company into one of the country’s premier hotel chains for local and foreign tourists in the Philippines. | |||
| == PUBLIC SERVICE == | |||
| ⚫ | Win Gatchalian has been a member of the political party ] (NPC) since joining politics in 2001. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://wingatchalian.com/Assets/uploads/2015/02/7ee2d261bf7ef1d4b38932eb6a471d3b.pdf|title=Hon. Sherwin T. Gatchalian|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=May 14, 2016}}</ref> He is the first generation of politicians from his family, alongside his sibling Rexlon “Rex” Gatchalian, who is currently serving as mayor of Valenzuela City; while Weslie “Wes” Gatchalian is the first district representative of Valenzuela City. | ||
| === House of Representatives (2001-2004) === | === House of Representatives (2001-2004) === | ||
| Gatchalian was first elected to the ] in 2001, at the time when |
Win Gatchalian was first elected to the ] in 2001 at age 27, at the time when Valenzuela's congressional representation was divided into two separate districts. He defeated the second district representative-elect Magtanggol Gunigundo's father in the race.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.philstar.com/metro/106100/trinidad-fresnedi-and-carlos-proclaimed|title=Trinidad, Fresnedi and Carlos proclaimed|last=Ronda|first=Rainier Allan|date=May 21, 2001|work=The Philippine Star|last2=Botial|first2=Jerry|access-date=May 12, 2016|via=}}</ref> | ||
| === Mayor of Valenzuela (2004-2013) === | === Mayor of Valenzuela (2004-2013) === | ||
| ].]] | ].]] | ||
| After then |
After then-incumbent Valenzuela mayor ]' term expiration in 2004, Win Gatchalian ran and won the mayoralty position for the first time, defeating Carlos' wife, Margarita.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.philstar.com/metro/250779/gatchalian-prevails-valenzuela|title=Gatchalian prevails in Valenzuela|last=Botial|first=Jerry|date=May 21, 2004|work=The Philippine Star|last2=Laude|first2=Pete|access-date=May 12, 2016|via=}}</ref> | ||
| During his nine-year tenure as mayor, Win Gatchalian revolutionized governance in City Hall by instituting reforms which eradicated corruption, fostered robust growth in the local business sector, and significantly improved the provision of social services in education, health, and other key areas. | |||
| He initiated various education programs, such as quality and world-class public schools including the Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science (ValMaSci), accessibility to college education, school-based “K to 6 In-School Feeding Program” that mobilized communities; empowerment of parents through the Nanay-Teacher Program, and continuous mastery of skills to strengthen competencies of teachers, among may others. | |||
| He formulated the "WIN ang Edukasyon Program" (Education Wins Program) for public schools to address immediate needs of Valenzuela City's schoolchildren. This included feeding programs, purchasing of additional textbooks, and construction of more classrooms.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nscb.gov.ph/ncs/12thncs/papers/INVITED/IPS-20%20Governance%20Statistics%20(LGU)/IPS-20_1_Realizing%20Good%20Governance%20through%20Good%20Education.pdf|title=Realizing Good Governance Through Good Education|last=Gatchalian|first=Sherwin T.|date=October 2, 2013|website=|publisher=12th National Convention on Statistics (NCS)|access-date=}}</ref> The program also aimed to improve the level of reading proficiency of all public school children in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.synergeia.org.ph/v1/?Module=news_and_events&action=view_article&article_id=99|title=Win ang Edukasyon sa Valenzuela City|last=|first=|date=|website=Synergeia Foundation|publisher=May 14, 2016|access-date=}}</ref> | |||
| In 2009, Gatchalian started the |
In 2009, Win Gatchalian started the “Disiplina Village” (Discipline Village) in ] Ugong, a housing project for the relocation of families displaced by the Northrail Project of the ] and individuals victimized by ]. The project initially benefitted 1,800 from the city.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://balita.ph/2010/02/10/pgma-to-break-ground-for-valenzuela-citys-p100-m-disiplina-village-on-friday/|title=PGMA to break ground for Valenzuela City's P100-M 'Disiplina Village' on Friday|last=Raymundo|first=Perfecto T.|date=February 10, 2010|work=Balita.ph|access-date=May 14, 2016|via=}}</ref> He opened the second phase of the housing project in 2012.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.philstar.com/cebu-news/803485/binay-win-gatchalian-open-disiplina-village|title=Binay, Win Gatchalian open "Disiplina Village"|last=|first=|date=May 12, 2012|work=The Freeman|access-date=May 14, 2016|via=}}</ref> | ||
| === House of Representatives (2013-2016) === | === House of Representatives (2013-2016) === | ||
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| The HonourableSherwin Gatchalian | |
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 Gatchalian in 2018 | |
| Senator of the Philippines | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2016 | |
| Chair of the Philippine Senate Energy Committee | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office July 25, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Sergio Osmeña III |
| Chair of the Philippine Senate Economic Affairs Committee | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office July 25, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | JV Ejercito |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Valenzuela's First District | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Rex Gatchalian |
| Succeeded by | Wes Gatchalian |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Post created Lone district |
| Succeeded by | Jose Emmanuel Carlos |
| Mayor of Valenzuela | |
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Jose Emmanuel Carlos |
| Succeeded by | Rex Gatchalian |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sherwin Ting Gatchalian (1974-04-06) April 6, 1974 (age 50) Manila, Philippines |
| Political party | Nationalist People's Coalition |
| Other political affiliations | United Nationalist Alliance (2013) |
| Alma mater | Boston University |
| Occupation | Politician |
Sherwin “WIN” Ting Gatchalian is a Filipino politician and businessman. He was elected to the Philippine Senate in 2016. He was the representative of Valenzuela's first district from 2001 to 2004 and from 2013 to 2016; and he also served as the city's mayor for three consecutive terms from 2004 to 2013.
Early life and education
Win Gatchalian was born on April 6, 1974, the eldest of four children of business industrialist William Gatchalian and Dee Hua Ting.
He finished elementary and secondary education from Grace Christian School in Quezon City, Philippines; and graduated in college with a degree in Finance and Operations Management in Boston University in Massachusetts, USA in 1995.
Win Gatchalian’s siblings include Kenneth, Rexlon, and Weslie Gatchalian. The Senator made public his high regard for his father as a model for hard work and perseverance. His family has business interests in the plastic manufacturer The Wellex Group and Waterfront Hotels and Casinos.
PRIVATE SECTOR
Win Gatchalian’s diverse experience in the private sector prepared him for public service, building his management, problem solving, and leadership skills. He served as the Executive Vice President of The Wellex Group, one of the leading diversified investment firms in the Philippines, from 1997 to 2001. He was also the Vice Chairman of the country’s second largest airline company—Air Philippines from 1998 to 1999. In 1991 to 2001, Win Gatchalian led the Waterfront Philippines, Inc. as Vice Chairman, being responsible for turning the company into one of the country’s premier hotel chains for local and foreign tourists in the Philippines.
PUBLIC SERVICE
Win Gatchalian has been a member of the political party Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC) since joining politics in 2001. He is the first generation of politicians from his family, alongside his sibling Rexlon “Rex” Gatchalian, who is currently serving as mayor of Valenzuela City; while Weslie “Wes” Gatchalian is the first district representative of Valenzuela City.
House of Representatives (2001-2004)
Win Gatchalian was first elected to the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 2001 at age 27, at the time when Valenzuela's congressional representation was divided into two separate districts. He defeated the second district representative-elect Magtanggol Gunigundo's father in the race.
Mayor of Valenzuela (2004-2013)
After then-incumbent Valenzuela mayor Bobbit Carlos' term expiration in 2004, Win Gatchalian ran and won the mayoralty position for the first time, defeating Carlos' wife, Margarita.
During his nine-year tenure as mayor, Win Gatchalian revolutionized governance in City Hall by instituting reforms which eradicated corruption, fostered robust growth in the local business sector, and significantly improved the provision of social services in education, health, and other key areas.
He initiated various education programs, such as quality and world-class public schools including the Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science (ValMaSci), accessibility to college education, school-based “K to 6 In-School Feeding Program” that mobilized communities; empowerment of parents through the Nanay-Teacher Program, and continuous mastery of skills to strengthen competencies of teachers, among may others.
He formulated the "WIN ang Edukasyon Program" (Education Wins Program) for public schools to address immediate needs of Valenzuela City's schoolchildren. This included feeding programs, purchasing of additional textbooks, and construction of more classrooms. The program also aimed to improve the level of reading proficiency of all public school children in the city.
In 2009, Win Gatchalian started the “Disiplina Village” (Discipline Village) in Barangay Ugong, a housing project for the relocation of families displaced by the Northrail Project of the Philippine National Railways and individuals victimized by Typhoon Ondoy. The project initially benefitted 1,800 from the city. He opened the second phase of the housing project in 2012.
House of Representatives (2013-2016)
Gatchalian initially considered running for the Senate in the 2013 midterm election as part of then incumbent vice-president Jejomar Binay's United Nationalist Alliance senatorial slate. He later dropped his bid after the release of Pulse Asia's September 2012 survey placing him in the 26th-35th mark among people's choice for the Senate. He instead ran for a House of Representative post for Valenzuela's first district, the post he first held in 2001.
Gatchalian returned to the Lower House in 2013, as allowed by the 1987 Constitution's prescription on term limitations for local posts. He replaced his younger brother, Rex, who was the incumbent representative at the time.
Some of his proposed bills during this 2013 term include acts regulating parking fees in malls and commercial areas, including ROTC among the prerequisites for tertiary level graduation, increasing the budget for NAIA to transform its global image, abolishing the Road Board (a government agency that handled motor vehicle users' tax and road users' tax), protecting passengers against abusive and itinerant taxi drivers, for the declaration of candidates seeking to profit from election polls as nuisance candidates, as well as a proposed bill requiring proofs of parking space to car purchasers as a means to lessen traffic congestion.
Gatchalian is one of the main advocates of free higher education in the Philippines, advocating for the fully subsidized tuition and other scholastic needs of qualified students with good academic and moral standing. He also supports the implementation K–12 education in the Philippines as an investment for the future of younger generations. He filed in 2015 the original version of the bill that would radically expand access to college education for millions of Filipinos: House Bill No. 5905, more commonly known as the Free Higher Education Act.
Senate (2016-present)
On June 2015, in an event in Quezon province, Gatchalian announced his bid for a Senate seat in the 2016 general election. On October 2015, in a political assembly at Club Filipino, senator and presidential candidate Grace Poe announced her senatorial slate under the coalition Partido Galing at Puso; the slate included Gatchalian.
As a young senator of the 17th Congress, Gatchalian advocated youth-driven education advocacies that have become the hallmark of his distinguished eighteen-year career in public service. First elected as Valenzuela City congressman in 2001, he was elected mayor of Valenzuela City in 2004. During his nine years as chief executive, he set in motion a holistic education program—such as the strong support to quality public schools including an investment in a world-class Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science; accessibility to college education; school-based feeding program that mobilized communities; empowerment of parents through the Nanay-Teacher Program; and continuous mastery of skills to strengthen competencies of teachers, among others. These programs transformed Valenzuela City’s education system into one of the nation’s best. Returning to Congress in 2013, he filed in 2015 the original version of the bill that would radically expand access to college education for millions of Filipinos: House Bill No. 5905, more commonly known as the Free Higher Education Act. The measure, which eventually becomes Republic Act No. 10931 when it was signed into law by President Rodrigo Duterte last August 2017, set the stage for millions of young Filipinos to attain a free college education in state and local universities and colleges nationwide. Gatchalian continues to fight for a better and more equitable Philippine education system.
During his award-winning tenure as mayor, and later congressman of Valenzuela City, Gatchalian helped spark an economic renaissance in the city by enacting policies that fostered robust competition, encouraged investments, and made doing business in the city easier. Now, as Chairman of both the Senate Committees on Energy and Economic Affairs, respectively, he works with and runs the two committees with one goal in mind—to protect and empower the Filipino consumers. He has steered both committees toward the passage of several key measures aimed at fostering the same kind of competitive, investor-friendly, and red tape-free environment in the energy sector, and in the Philippine economy in general. Working at a considerable pace over the past two and a half years, he has passed pro-consumer legislations that have been signed into law by President Duterte.
Gatchalian is the chair of the Senate committees on Economic Affairs and Energy during the 17th Congress. Among the laws he has authored are the Electric Cooperatives Emergency and Resiliency Fund Act, the Energy Virtual One Stop Shop Act, the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act and the Mobile Number Portability Act.
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded byBobbit Carlos | Mayor of Valenzuela 2004–2013 |
Succeeded byRex Gatchalian |
| House of Representatives of the Philippines | ||
| Preceded byRex Gatchalian | Representative of the First District of Valenzuela 2013–2016 |
Succeeded byWes Gatchalian |
| Preceded byPost created | Representative of the First District of Valenzuela 2001–2004 |
Succeeded byBobbit Carlos |
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- Mayors of Valenzuela, Metro Manila
- 1974 births
- Living people
- Filipino politicians of Chinese descent
- Filipino people of Chinese descent
- People from Valenzuela, Metro Manila
- Nationalist People's Coalition politicians
- Senators of the 17th Congress of the Philippines
- Members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from Valenzuela, Metro Manila