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Mandating the registration of subscriber identification module (SIM) cards would mark the end of an era to the “dugo-dugo” or “budol-budol” scam, said Senator Win Gatchalian. “Matutuldukan na sa wakas at maagap nang malulutas ng mga awtoridad ang mga kriminal sa likod ng ganitong klaseng modus kapag naging batas na ang SIM card registration,” said […]
Senator Win Gatchalian has declared victory in upholding the rights and safety of Filipino children after the Senate and the House of Representatives ratified the bicameral conference committee report on a measure that seeks to strengthen the country’s anti-trafficking laws. Gatchalian is one of the co-authors and co-sponsors of the measure. The bicam report resolved […]
Senator Win Gatchalian is seeking to increase teachers’ salaries to uplift their morale and to motivate more students to join the country’s teaching force. In a forum hosted by the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) entitled “Ang Senador at ang Edukasyon,” Gatchalian shared his proposal on how to increase teachers’ salaries, especially at the entry […]
Reforms in the country’s education system should focus on equipping future workers with skills needed for the Fourth Industrial Revolution which will be crucial to post-pandemic recovery, Senator Win Gatchalian said. According to a December 2021 Discussion Paper by state think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), 62% of the country’s workers have skill […]
Senator Win Gatchalian has emphasized the importance of vaccinating all eligible learners to further ensure the safe resumption of face-to-face classes nationwide. Gatchalian reiterated that based on available data and the advice of experts, children aged 5 to 11 will benefit from COVID-19 vaccines which are proven to prevent severe disease, hospitalization, and death. “Ang […]
The creation of Heritage Zones in Carcar City, Cebu and the Municipality of San Vicente, Ilocos Sur will help local tourism bounce back especially amid the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Win Gatchalian said. Republic Act No. 11644 declared the City of Carcar as a heritage zone. Republic Act No. 11645 also establishes a […]
Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the National Task Force (NTF) Against COVID-19 and local government units (LGUs) to work with schools in rolling out the vaccination of children aged 5 to 11. For the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, Arts and Culture, working with schools would help in efficiently identifying, organizing, and […]
With the impending mandatory registration of all subscriber identity module (SIM) cards taking effect this year, Senator Win Gatchalian said criminals can no longer enjoy anonymity as they can now be tracked down by law enforcers. Gatchalian, a prime mover of the SIM card registration bill since he was still a member of the House […]
The Senate has ratified the bicameral conference committee report on a measure that seeks to improve the quality of teacher education and training in the country. For Senator Win Gatchalian, this is a significant step forward to address the crisis hounding the country’s education sector. The bicameral conference committee report resolved the differences in Senate […]
Senator Win Gatchalian filed a resolution proposing to have the two Houses of Congress amend the 1987 Constitution to establish a single ticket system in electing the President and Vice President of the country by seeking the concurrence of three-fourths of all its members, with each chamber voting separately. “This will not only strengthen the […]