Kenneth Gatchalian
Kenneth Gatchalian | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 2026 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Valenzuela's 1st district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Rex Gatchalian |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kenneth Ting Gatchalian January 12, 1976 Valenzuela, Philippines |
| Party | NPC (2024–present) |
| Spouse | Mary Jeanette Kuo |
| Relations |
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| Alma mater | University of Texas at Austin |
| Occupation | Businessman, Politician |
Kenneth Ting Gatchalian (born January 12, 1976)[1] is a Filipino businessman and politician, currently serving as the representative of Valenzuela's 1st congressional district since 2025.
Early life and education
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.
He earned a degree in Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin and is also a licensed real estate broker.[3]
Business career
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.
- President of Orient Pacific Corporation[3]
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 EDSA busway 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] He succeeded his younger brother, Rex Gatchalian, who vacated the post upon his appointment as Department of Social Welfare and Development secretary in 2023.
Personal life
Gatchalian is married to Mary Jeanette Kuo.[1] His daughter, Lexi Gatchalian, is the incumbent president of the Senate Spouses Foundation Inc. since 2026, a role typically held by the spouse of the sitting Senate President, because her uncle Win Gatchalian is unmarried.[6]
Electoral history
| Year | Office | Party | Votes received | Result | ||||
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| Total | % | P. | Swing | |||||
| 2025 | Representative (Valenzuela–1st) | NPC | 80,410 | 49.45% | 1st | N/a | Won | |
References
- ^ a b "HOR_D1_GATCHALIAN_KENNETH_T" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
- ^ Board of Directors and Management - Wellex Industries.
- ^ a b Kenneth T. Gatchalian: Positions, Relations and Network. Market Screener.
- ^ Win Gatchalian's brod is president of firm that owns SUV on EDSA busway —SEC paper. GMA News. November 6, 2024.
- ^ Gatchalian brothers win in Valenzuela polls. The Manila Times. May 13, 2025.
- ^ Senate Spouses Foundation, Inc. [@senatespousesph]; (July 28, 2026). "The Senate Spouses Foundation Inc., led by its President Alexandra Kyra "Lexi" Gatchalian, attended the opening ceremonies of the 2nd Regular Session of the 20th Congress on Monday, July 27, 2026 at the Senate". Retrieved August 11, 2026 – via Instagram.
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