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Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to collaborate in harmonizing the senior high school (SHS) program to shorten the number of years in college. Gatchalian recalled that during the deliberations on the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 (Republic Act No. 10533) or the […]
Senator Win Gatchalian hailed the passage of new laws that would establish high schools for the arts and sports in Baguio City. Republic Act No. 12118 establishes the Baguio City High School for the Arts, while Republic Act No. 12119 creates the Baguio City Sports High School. As Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Basic […]
Senator Win Gatchalian urged the Bureau of Immigration (BI) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to expedite the deportation process for foreign nationals who previously worked for Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). “Government agencies must work together to deport foreign POGO workers quickly so that law enforcement can focus on tracking down those who […]
Senator Win Gatchalian is seeking the passage of a bill that renames the existing Philippine State College of Aeronautics (PhilSCA) as the National Aviation Academy of the Philippines (NAAP), which will also be declared the national professional institution for aviation. Gatchalian stressed the need to promote aviation safety and security following recent air crash incidents […]
Senator Win Gatchalian vowed to intensify inquiry into the possible involvement of banks and other financial institutions in money laundering cases linked to illegal activities of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). For instance, Gatchalian questioned why banks failed to flag P7 billion in transactions that enabled former Mayor Alice Guo and her cohorts to build […]
Senator Win Gatchalian sounded the alarm over the widespread smuggling and illicit trade of excisable products, including cigarettes and vapes, saying such activities erode revenue collection, pose health concerns, and create peace and order issues. “My worry is a reversal in smoking prevalence trends. We previously had a win-win situation where smoking prevalence was decreasing […]
To boost the employability of senior high school (SHS) learners under the technical-vocational livelihood track (TVL), the 2025 national budget will continue funding free assessments for the issuance of national certifications (NCs), Senator Win Gatchalian said. The national budget carried a special provision proposed by Gatchalian, making it mandatory for SHS-TVL learners to undergo free […]
Senator Win Gatchalian called for sustained action against Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) to ensure that the industry’s remnants are effectively purged. “More than ever, we need to sustain our efforts to clear out all criminal syndicates that are products of POGOs. We must stay the course to ensure a safer and more secure Philippines […]
Senator Win Gatchalian said the approval of the General Appropriations Act (GAA) for next year ensures significant progress in the government’s rural electrification program. “We hope that the budget allocation for the National Electrification Administration for 2025 would help push the rural electrification program to its completion in the next couple of years,” Gatchalian said […]
As Filipino seafarers returned home for the Christmas holidays, Senator Win Gatchalian highlighted the importance of the Magna Carta for Filipino seafarers in providing enhanced protection and ensuring a safer, more secure working environment for these maritime workers. “It is undeniable that Filipino seafarers play a crucial role in our country’s economic growth. They are […]