Rappler Talk: Rex Gatchalian gets down to work at DSWD
The newly appointed DSWD secretary talks about his plan for Filipinos who are food poor, and and how he intends to work through the red tape of the bureaucracy
Full Name | Rexlon Ting Gatchalian |
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Alias | Rex |
Incumbent Position | Secretary, Department of Social Welfare and Development (2023-present) |
Birthdate | January 21, 1979 |
Education | Xavier University – San Juan City (Primary) Xavier University – San Juan City (Secondary) George Washington University – Washington, D.C. (Undergraduate), Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Political Science George Washington University (Undergraduate), Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Political Science Xavier School (Secondary) Xavier School (Primary) |
Notable Positions | Representative, 1st District of Valenzuela City (2022-2023) Mayor, City Government of Valenzuela City (2019-2022) Mayor, City Government of Valenzuela City (2016-2019) Mayor, City Government of Valenzuela City (2013-2016) Representative, 1st District of Valenzuela City (2010-2013) Representative, 1st District of Valenzuela City (2007-2010) |
Sources | Available Statements of Assets and Liabilities (SALNs), Comelec election results data and Certificates of Candidacies, valenzuela.gov.ph |
The newly appointed DSWD secretary talks about his plan for Filipinos who are food poor, and and how he intends to work through the red tape of the bureaucracy
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