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Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing for the institutionalization of a system that will best equip policymakers and program implementers with reliable and evidence-based information in their fight against poverty at their respective communities. Gatchalian, chair of the Senate Committee on Economic Affairs, recently filed Senate Bill No. 2184 or the “Community-Based Monitoring System Act,” which […]
Six newly-commissioned reserve officers of the Philippine Army, including a senator and a party list representative, were recently donned with their new ranks at the Army Headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. Army public affairs office chief, Lt. Col. Louie Villanueva, named the new Army reserve officers as Senator and now Lt. Col. Sherwin Gatchalian […]
Senator Win Gatchalian is considering filing an amendment to Republic Act No. 9258 or the Guidance and Counseling Act of 2004 to enable the Department of Education (DepEd) to hire more school guidance counselors. Guidance counselors, Gatchalian said, are vital for schools to be able to adequately address the needs of children-at-risk (CARs) in order […]
To help boost farmers’ productivity in the long run, Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing for the passage of a measure that will revitalize and overhaul the over a century-old warehouse receipt system of the Philippines. Senate Bill No. 2171 (SBN 2171) or the Philippine Warehouse Receipts Act of 2019, principally authored by Gatchalian, has been […]
Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing to increase the tobacco tax to P70 per pack in a bid to curb cigarette consumption among Filipinos and raise funds for government Universal Health Care (UHC) programs. In filing Senate Bill No. 2177 to amend the Tax Code and further hike the tobacco excise tax, Gatchalian expressed alarm that […]
The landmark Philippine Innovation Act, once signed into law, will soon enhance the global competitiveness of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) Senator Win Gatchalian said. Gatchalian made the statement after the bicameral conference committee convened to iron out the disagreeing provisions of Senate Bill No. 1355 and House Bill No. 8715. “In the Philippines, […]
Senator Win Gatchalian urged the members of the bicameral conference committee for the 2019 General Appropriations Act to allot funding for the construction of 56 additional Bahay Pag-asa (BPA) centers nationwide. Gatchalian made the call after the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC) revealed that there are only 58 operational BPAs in the country. The […]
To encourage higher migration of businesses and skilled workers into Bataan, enhance its international positioning and competitiveness, and push greater contributions to national development, Senator Win Gatchalian has sponsored legislation amending the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) Act of 2009. Gatchalian, chair of the Senate Committee on Economic Affairs, sponsored Senate Bill No. 2133, which […]
The use of electric vehicles (e-vehicles) in the local transportation sector received a boost in the Senate following the filing of a bill by Senator Win Gatchalian. Gatchalian, chair of the committees on economic affairs and energy, has proposed the measure providing for a national energy policy and regulatory framework for the use of electric […]
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian warned against a potential government takeover of the debt-ridden Korean company Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Philippines (HHIC-Phil), stressing that the best option is to attract established shipbuilders to operate the firm. Gatchalian said it is “not prudent” for government to take over Hanjin, given its poor track record in taking over […]