Gatchalian was born on January 12,1976,to industrialist William Gatchalian and Dee Hua Ting,a religious leader and community figure in Valenzuela.[2] He is the second of four siblings:Sherwin,Rexlon,and Weslie,all of whom have served in government or executive roles.
Gatchalian has held numerous leadership roles in the private sector,particularly in companies under the Wellex Group,which was founded by his father. He has served as:
President and CEO of Wellex Industries,Inc.
President and CEO of Acesite (Philippines) Hotel Corporation
President of Waterfront Philippines,Inc.
President of Metro Alliance Holdings &Equities Corp.
In November 2024,Orient Pacific Corporation was involved in public controversy after one of its SUVs,registered under Gatchalian’s leadership,was caught using a protocol "No. 7" license plate on the EDSAbusway reserved for high-ranking officials.[4]
Political career
In the 2025 Philippine general election,Gatchalian ran for the congressional seat of Valenzuela's 1st district under the Nationalist People’s Coalition. He won the seat with 80,410 votes,narrowly defeating former Vice Mayor Tony Espiritu,who received 79,629 votes.[5]
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