Rex Gatchalian

2023 - 1 - 31

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Marcos picks Rex Gatchalian to head DSWD (Philstar.com)

Rep. Rex Gatchalian (Valenzuela) was named the secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development, Malacañang announced on Tuesday.

Tulfo was bypassed by the powerful Commission on Appointments, whose nod is needed to confirm presidential appointments. President, thank you for giving me the opportunity to be able to serve the country in a much larger capacity. In a tweet, Gatchalian thanked Marcos "for giving me the opportunity to be able to serve the country in a much larger capacity."

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Rex Gatchalian named new DSWD chief (pna.gov.ph)

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has designated Valenzuela 1st District Rep. Rex Gatchalian as the new head of the Department of Social Welfare ...

Before his appointment to the Cabinet post, Gatchalian served as representative of the first district of Valenzuela City in the House of Representatives. Marcos administered the oath of office to Gatchalian as DSWD secretary in a ceremony held at Malacañan Palace in Manila on Tuesday, based on a video shared by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). Rex Gatchalian as the new head of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

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Rex Gatchalian is Marcos' new DSWD secretary (Rappler)

The Valenzuela City congressman and former mayor played a key role in the Uniteam's 2022 campaign.

He helped organize most Metro Manila events for Duterte, who during the campaign period saw a dramatic rise in survey numbers in the vote-rich capital region. His brothers are also in politics – Sherwin, who is in the Senate, and Wes, incumbent Valenzuela City mayor. Tuloy-tuloy po ang serbisyo (Service will continue),” said Gatchalian, a member of a political clan based in the city.

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Marcos appoints Rex Gatchalian as DSWD chief (Manila Bulletin)

Valenzuela City First District Representative Rex Gatchalian is the new secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

Although the President led the celebration on Tuesday morning, there was no indication coming from him that he will be appointing a DSWD secretary later in the day. He said a caretaker will be appointed to his vacated position in the House of Representatives. “Valenzuelanos, the services of our Congress and district offices will not change. 31, as shown in a video posted by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Tuesday night. He also established programs for social protection and disaster response during his term. swore in Gatchalian on Tuesday, Jan.

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Marcos names Valenzuela Rep. Gatchalian as DSWD chief (INQUIRER.net)

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has appointed Valenzuela 1st District Rep. Rex Gatchalian as the Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and ...

President, thank you for giving me the opportunity to be able to serve the country in a much larger capacity. In a tweet, Gatchalian thanked Marcos for giving him the “opportunity to be able to serve the country in a much larger capacity.” “The DSWD community supports the President in appointing Secretary Gatchalian to lead the Department in its pursuit of compassionate public service with respect for human dignity, integrity and service excellence,” the agency said in a statement.

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Rex Gatchalian is new DSWD secretary (ptvnews.ph)

Valenzuela City First District Representative Rex Gatchalian took oath on Tuesday, Jan. 31, as the new secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). This was announced by the Presidential Communications Office through a video of ...

Gatchalian previously served as a three-term city mayor of Valenzuela from 2013 to 2022. In a social media post, the new DSWD chief thanked Marcos for the appointment. 31, as the new secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

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Marcos Jr. taps Rex Gatchalian to lead DSWD (ABS-CBN News)

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. appointed Valenzuela City First District Rep. Rex Gatchalian as the new DSWD Secretary, Malacañang said Tuesday.

Until Gatchalian's appointment, the DSWD was headed by its Undersecretary for Special Projects, Eduardo "Edu" Punay. President, thank you for giving me the opportunity to be able to serve the country in a much larger capacity," Gatchalian said on Twitter. "I just took my oath as head of DSWD.

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Rex Gatchalian appointed as new DSWD chief (CNN Philippines)

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has tapped Valenzuela City Rep. Rex Gatchalian as the new secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

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Marcos appoints Rex Gatchalian as secretary of DSWD | News | (GMA News Online)

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has appointed Valenzuela City Representative Rex Gatchalian as secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and ...

A caretaker will be appointed by the House of Representatives in the coming days," Gatchalian said. "Valenzuelanos, the services of our Congress and district offices will not change. President, thank you for giving me the opportunity to be able to serve the country in a much larger capacity," he said.

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Senators welcome Rex Gatchalian's appointment as DSWD chief (INQUIRER.net)

Senators welcomed the appointment of Valenzuela City 1st District Representative Rex Gatchalian as the new head of the DSWD.

He will hopefully bring disaster risk reduction to DSWD as he knows that as congressman, and former mayor of Valenzuela, a vulnerable city,” said Senator Loren Legarda in a statement. He knows the needs of [local government units], he communicates well with people from all walks of life, he is a hardworking public servant of many years. Rex will be a very effective DSWD secretary.

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Rex Gatchalian named new DSWD secretary (Philstar.com)

President Marcos has named Valenzuela City Rep. Rex Gatchalian as secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development, replacing Erwin Tulfo, ...

That is why we must ensure that everyone, everywhere will have access to all the help and services that they need,” he added. The Filipinos recognize your work and thank you for the things you are doing. Although we do not do it often enough, I must remind you today that you have been, especially in the pandemic, that the DSWD has been the lifeline for millions and millions of Filipinos,” he said. and Westland Pacific Property Corp. Speaking during the agency’s 72nd anniversary in Quezon City yesterday, Marcos described the DSWD as the “lifeline” of millions of Filipinos that remained unwavering in its mission to improve their lives, “especially those who are in distress, in danger and the disadvantaged.” He assured his constituents that the district offices would not change and that the rendering of services would continue despite his appointment to the Cabinet.

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Rex Gatchalian gets DSWD post (The Manila Times)

PRESIDENT Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has named Valenzuela City First District Rep. Rexlon "Rex" Gatchalian as the new secretary of the Department of ...

Rexlon "Rex" Gatchalian as the new secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). "Valenzuelanos, the services of our Congress and district offices will not change," he wrote. PRESIDENT Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.

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HEADLINES: Rex Gatchalian gets DSWD post | Feb. 1, 2023 (The Manila Times)

PRESIDENT Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has named Valenzuela City First District Rep. Rexlon "Rex" Gatchalian as the new secretary of the Department of Social ...

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Valenzuela's Rex Gatchalian named as new DSWD secretary (Sun.Star)

PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has appointed Valenzuela City Representative Rex Gatchalian as the new secretary of the Department of Social ...

SunStar website welcomes friendly debate, but comments posted on this site do not necessarily reflect the views of the SunStar management and its affiliates. A caretaker will be appointed by the House of Representatives in the coming days,” he added. “Valenzuelanos, the services of our Congress and district offices will not change.

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Rex Gatchalian's appointment as DSWD chief hailed (pna.gov.ph)

MANILA – Lawmakers on Wednesday lauded President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s move to appoint Valenzuela Rep. Rex Gatchalian as secretary of the Department of ...

“Being a three-time mayor of Valenzuela City, his personal touch in attending to the needs of his constituents will be invaluable as he takes the helm of the DSWD. Gatchalian well on his new appointment, and have no doubt that he will be able to lead the DSWD with competence, integrity, and humility," Abante said. It is therefore my honest opinion that our friend and colleague will succeed as Social Welfare Secretary not only because of his credentials but because of his genuine desire to serve the poor and uplift their lives,” Barzaga said. His understanding of local government dynamics and the considerations in the frontlines will help him address the implementation gaps in the agency's many programs, which require coordination with local governments. “For one, he survived the stress test of being a big city mayor during the pandemic, a position which put him in close contact with the people and their problems. “Congressman, now Secretary Rex, the loss of Congress is the gain of the DSWD.

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