Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian expressed his flattery over being romantically linked to fellow Senator Risa Hontiveros. The hashtag #WinRi gained traction on June 5, 2026, as netizens shared videos highlighting the mutual admiration between the two senators.
A Heart-Fluttering Connection
Senator Risa is hardworking, brave, and she is a great senator; she works seriously so for me, it’s an honor to be associated with her.
Sherwin Gatchalian, Senate President Pro Tempore
- #WinRi trend goes viral
- Gatchalian's remarks on association with Hontiveros
Describing the online phenomenon as "nakakakilig" (heart-fluttering), Gatchalian acknowledged the privilege of being linked to Hontiveros. He added that it was an honor to be associated with someone he respects highly.
When pressed on whether they might team up for the 2028 elections, Gatchalian dismissed the idea, stating that it was premature to discuss political alliances.
On a separate note, Gatchalian recently visited fire victims in the Parola Compound in Binondo, Manila, where approximately 2,000 families have been displaced since a fire on May 23. He provided 3,100 bags of rice to help the affected families.