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NBI NABS SUSPECT IN GATCHALIAN CREDIT CARD FRAUD

Senator Win Gatchalian urged authorities to ensure that credit card fraudsters will be prosecuted to the full extent permitted by applicable laws and that there will be no slackening in hunting down those who continue to perpetrate identity theft, credit card fraud, and other forms of cybercrime. Gatchalian made the call following the National Bureau […]

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PH KEEPS ‘TIER 1’ HUMAN TRAFFICKING FIGHT STATUS

Though the Philippines has retained its ‘Tier 1 Status’ by the U.S. State Department for meeting the minimum standards on the elimination of trafficking, Senator Win Gatchalian reiterated the need for a stronger government crackdown on all forms of human trafficking, including the online sexual exploitation of children (OSEC). The U.S. State Department’s 2021 Trafficking […]

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EVOSS TASK GROUP TO FIGHT RED TAPE – GATCHALIAN

With no less than President Duterte himself giving marching orders to concerned government agencies to ensure the full implementation of the streamlined permitting process provided under the Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop (EVOSS) Act, Senator Win Gatchalian said this shows the continuing commitment of the country’s Chief Executive to fight red tape. The principal author of […]

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KEEP KIDS SAFE AMID TAAL EVACUATION – GATCHALIAN

As residents near Taal Volcano face the combined threats of COVID-19 and a possible explosive volcanic eruption, Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the Department of Health (DOH), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), and local government units (LGUs) to ensure the welfare and safety of children amid evacuation efforts. Aside from the establishment of […]

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BOOST EDUCATION SECTOR AMID COVID-19 — GATCHALIAN

As the nation marks National Disaster Resilience Month this July, Senator Win Gatchalian pressed the need to strengthen the capacity of the basic education sector to function in emergency situations, such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “Pinagdaraanan natin ngayon ang pinakamalaking sakuna na nararanasan sa buong mundo. Sa pagtataguyod natin ng new o better normal […]

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SENATE PANEL REVIEWS NGCP PERFORMANCE – GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian said that the Senate Committee on Energy has been reviewing the performance of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) and its compliance with its obligations under the constitution, the EPIRA, its franchise, and concession agreement. “Maraming bagay na dapat nilang i-comply at tuloy tuloy ‘yung aming review. If they will […]

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DON’T CLOSE 3 BENGUET HYDRO PLANTS – GATCHALIAN

Raising concerns over yellow and red alerts threatening the Luzon grid, Senator Win Gatchalian urged the Department of Energy (DOE) to exercise its mandate to resolve the issues surrounding the impending shutdown of operations of three hydroelectric power plants in Benguet province. “At a time when there’s a threat of yellow and red alerts in […]

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GATCHALIAN: BOOST DRIVE VS ONLINE SHOPPING SCAMS

Senator Win Gatchalian called on all concerned agencies to be more vigilant on the emergence of new mobile and online shopping scams and intensify the campaign against deceptive and sham transactions. Gatchalian made the call to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), […]

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LOCAL UNIVERSITIES TO BRIDGE SKILLS-JOBS GAP

Amid the country’s economic recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Win Gatchalian cited the important role of local universities and colleges (LUCs) in increasing access to education while addressing persistent jobs-skills mismatch. In a webinar titled “The Future of Local Colleges and Universities” hosted by the Philippine Futures Thinking Society and the […]

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GET A BANK ACCOUNT WITH NAT’L ID REGISTRATION

Beginning January 1, 2023, all Filipinos who have registered in the national identification (ID) system will own a bank account that will have access to government’s financial services. This was the proposal laid down by Senator Win Gatchalian in filing Senate Bill No. 2251 or the “One Filipino, One Bank Account Act” as the measure […]