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Senators have welcomed the decision of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) board to impose a P1.13 billion fine on Manila Water for its failure to comply with its contractual obligation to deliver steady water supply to its customers in Metro Manila and Rizal province. Senator Koko Pimentel III described the board’s decision as […]
Senator Win Gatchalian has called for unity in the wake of the deadly Easter Sunday bombings that rocked Sri Lanka and left more than 300 people dead. Gatchalian said the horrific acts committed were clearly done to further sow division among Muslims and Christians. “While we should remain vigilant against such violence, we must not […]
Senator Win Gatchalian is calling for an investigation into the unexpected brownouts that hit several towns and cities in Luzon, especially after the Department of Energy (DOE) has given its assurance that there is ample supply of electricity reserve throughout the dry season. Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy, made the call amid […]
Senator Win Gatchalian called on the Department of Energy (DOE) to immediately investigate the power outages hitting Luzon after the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) placed the grid under red alert due to insufficient power reserves. Gatchalian said the DOE should also look into the possibility of collusion among power producers due to […]
Filipino consumers will feel less burdened paying their electricity bills once the government’s share of the Malampaya fund is tapped to cover the stranded debts and contract costs of the National Power Corporation (NPC) instead of expanding the coverage and increasing the lifeline rate subsidy, Senator Win Gatchalian said. Gatchalian, chair of the Senate Committee […]
Senator Win Gatchalian is asking the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) and other concerned agencies to disclose to the public their contingency plans should Angat Dam dry up and breach its critical level. “As early as now we should assure the public that should the water level in Angat Dam reach the critical level […]
Senator Win Gatchalian has stressed the need for the immediate implementation of economic reforms that will foster a more competitive business environment in the country. Gatchalian made the statement after citing recent Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data, which showed the country’s poor standing in terms of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows compared with 10 […]
Senator Win Gatchalian has reiterated the importance of a sound policy and regulatory framework for electric vehicles (e-vehicles) to usher in the uptake of electric vehicles in the country. During the Senate Committee on Energy hearing on Senate Bill No. 2137 or the Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations Act, Gatchalian quizzed the Department of Energy’s […]
Senator Win Gatchalian lauded the move of the Department of Finance (DOF) to post on its website, for greater transparency, the loan agreements for flagship infrastructure projects signed under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte. “In the spirit of transparency, mabuti na napagpasyahan ng Department of Finance na maglaan ng espasyo sa kanilang website para […]
A senator said the signing of the Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop (EVOSS) Act into law will “herald the rejuvenation” of the energy sector as it will streamline the processes involved. Senator Win Gatchalian, chair of the Senate committee on energy, said the newly signed law that will put in place a web-based monitoring system that […]