A major political shake-up is brewing inside the Senate after 11 senators from the minority bloc formally expressed support for Senator Sherwin Gatchalian to become the next Senate President, following weeks of turmoil, leadership instability, and the controversial shooting incident that rocked the upper chamber. The group, now identified as “Solid Bloc 11” or SB-11, believes Gatchalian is the most capable leader to restore credibility, discipline, and public trust in the Sen

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has filed Senate Bill No. 2066 or the Social Media Safety for Children Act seeking to ban users below 16 years old from accessing social media platforms. Gatchalian on Friday underscored the need for legislation protecting minors from unsafe digital environments. "Panahon na upang protektahan ang ating mga kabataan mula sa pinsalang dulot ng social media. Huwag na nating hintaying lumala ang problema bago tayo umaksyon," he said. The measure prohibi