Sherwin Gatchalian

Who is Sherwin Gatchalian?

Sherwin T. Gatchalian is a notable figure in business and politics. He was the mayor of Valenzuela, Philippines where he served three terms and is currently the Representative-elect of the First Legislative District of the same city for the House of Representatives of the Philippines. Prior to his taking office as the city mayor, he also served in the House from 2001 to 2004. In 2011, he was The Outstanding Young Men Honoree for Public Service and was cited as one of Development Executive Group Manila 40 Under 40 International Development Leaders in 2013.

Gatchalian was considered as a potential candidate for the 2013 Senatorial elections, instead he decided to run for Congress for his possible second term.

Under his administration Valenzuela became a recipient of the Galing Pook Award for 2012 for its 3S in Public Service program as well as given recognition as the Most Business Friendly Local Government Unit in 2012 by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Most recently it was given the Seal of Good Housekeeping by DILG and hailed as one of the 2013 Champions for Health Governance Awardee distinguished by the Kaya Natin! Movement for Good Governance and Ethical Leadership, and the DOH. Valenzuela also received Top 1 Best Governed Highly Urbanized City in 2010 from the DILG.