Meaning and formation

Gatchalian is traditionally explained as Gat, “Lord”, with sa and Li-han, an old name of Malolos. The phrase is associated with the title of a legendary ruler of Ma-i, a precolonial state. The Philippine surname preserves an older Spanish-influenced spelling of that Tagalog phrase. A family bearing the surname is associated with Valenzuela City. Sherwin Gatchalian served as mayor of Valenzuela and later as a senator. His brother Rex also served as mayor before becoming secretary of social welfare and development, while their brother Wes entered local public office.

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Elected officials in the 2001 list

Gatchalian has 2 records in the OpenHalalan transcription of the 2001 COMELEC elected-candidate lists.

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