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GATCHALIAN TO DOTr: REVISIT PUV MODERNIZATION PROGRAM

Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to go back to the drawing board and revisit its public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP) amid its lukewarm reception from a majority of transport groups. Gatchalian, chairman of the Committee on Finance (Subcommittee E), made the call when he presided over the hearing of […]

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PRIVATIZE LRT-2 TO AVOID DISRUPTIONS IN OPERATIONS – GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian said the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) should seriously consider the privatization of the operation and maintenance of the LRT Line 2 (LRT-2) to avoid disruptions in operations. Gatchalian said the LRT-2 is the only remaining segment among the three existing LRT and Metro Rail Transit (MRT) lines that has yet to […]

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GATCHALIAN TO MTRCB: EXERCISE PRUDENCE IN CLASSIFYING VIDEO STREAMING CONTENT

Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) to exercise prudence in classifying movies and contents being streamed on different platforms, including online streaming providers like Netflix and Amazon Prime. Gatchalian made the call as he expressed concern that many Filipinos may easily access movies with themes showing excessive […]

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SENATE ADOPTS RESOLUTION COMMENDING TEACHERS

The Senate has adopted a resolution honoring and commending teachers and educators for their hard work and commitment in shaping the country’s future leaders. Senate Resolution No. 142 was adopted to consolidate Senate Resolution Nos. 149 and 155, authored by Senators Bong Revilla, Win Gatchalian and Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri respectively. October 5 […]

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PROTECT FILIPINO WORKERS’ JOBS UNDER PROPOSED CITIRA – GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the Department of Finance (DOF) to carefully study how it plans to protect the jobs of thousands of Filipinos if Congress approves the proposed Corporate Income Tax Incentives Reform Act (CITIRA). Gatchalian, vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Economic Affairs, expressed his apprehension on the passage of CITIRA, especially […]

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REGULATE SALE OF E-CIGARETTES – GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian said a law may be needed to further regulate the sale of e-cigarettes, vapes, and other electronic nicotine and non-nicotine delivery systems in the Philippines. Gatchalian issued the statement after the CEO of Juul Labs stepped down amid growing concern in the United States over the safety of the e-cigarette company’s products. […]

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MAKE GRABFOOD SHOULDER CANCELED ORDERS – GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian said he has filed a bill which seeks to transfer the “risk” of customer no-shows on ride-sharing and food courier company Grab Philippines, following an incident where a GrabFood delivery man was allegedly forced to sell 14 unclaimed orders of milk tea after the customer cancelled the order. In a Twitter post, […]

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DOTR SHOULD ENSURE 100% DISTRIBUTION OF FUEL VOUCHERS – GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to ensure a 100 percent distribution of the fuel subsidies for public jeepney drivers and operators this year in the wake of the recent oil price hike. During the recent Senate inquiry on the security plans of the Department of Energy following the drone strikes […]

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GATCHALIAN TO DOE: BE ON GUARD AGAINST UNSCRUPULOUS TRADERS

Senator Win Gatchalian called on the Department of Energy (DOE) and other government agencies to be on the watch against unscrupulous traders who will take advantage of the rising pump prices in the aftermath of the drone attacks on facilities of the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (ARAMCO) in Saudi Arabia. Gatchalian, chair of the Senate Committee on […]

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CREATE WORLD-CLASS ENERGY THINK TANK IN PH – GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian has revived calls for the creation of a world-class think tank to bridge research and policy gaps in the Philippine energy sector in hopes of fostering greater energy security, sustainability, and affordability in the country. Gatchalian, chair of the Senate Committee on Energy, made the call in the aftermath of the attack […]