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Senator Win Gatchalian wants the country to have stronger measures against hazing amid the persistence of hazing-related incidents and deaths. Gatchalian made this call following President Rodrigo Duterte’s recent criticism that the violence inflicted by fraternity members on those who want to join their group is not a manly thing to do and that members […]
Senator Win Gatchalian said the country can now look forward to transitioning to sustainable transportation with the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act having lapsed into law last April 15. “From the initial proposal of having a national policy and regulatory framework for the use of Electric Vehicles and the establishment of electric charging stations, we […]
Senator Win Gatchalian underscored the need for consumer education in maximizing energy efficiency with the right appliances and devices to curb the monthly electricity bills of households and commercial establishments and at the same time help in managing the country’s supply when the demand is high. “Sa mga panahon na mataas ang demand sa konsumo […]
Uphold the welfare of teachers. This should be a priority of the next administration as the country continues to grapple with the education crisis according to Senator Win Gatchalian. Gatchalian pressed the importance of boosting the morale of teachers, citing their role as frontliners for learning continuity amid the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing recovery efforts. […]
The lack of an existing database has been the cause of delay in the distribution of the government’s fuel subsidy program, Senator Win Gatchalian said. “Hanggang ngayon ay marami pang hindi nakakakuha ng ayudang ito halos tatlong linggo na mula nang magsimulang mamigay ng Pantawid Pasada dahil na rin sa kawalan ng listahan ng mga […]
Senator Win Gatchalian urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to roll out the Child Find System (CFS) to increase the number of enrolled learners with disabilities. Gatchalian made this call after the DepEd revealed that it is targeting to increase enrollment among learners with disabilities. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, Arts […]
A new study revealed the persistence of high learning poverty in the Philippines amid the COVID-19 pandemic. To mitigate the impact of prolonged school closures, Senator Win Gatchalian pressed the need to open all schools for limited face-to-face classes and implement a learning recovery program. According to a joint report by UNICEF with the United […]
Senator Win Gatchalian urged concerned agencies to ramp up the distribution of fuel subsidies under the Pantawid Pasada Program to the targeted beneficiaries to alleviate the impact of oil price hikes imposed by oil companies. “Katapusan na ng buwan at nakatakda nang ibigay ngayong Abril ang ikalawang bugso ng Pantawid Pasada. Sa takbo ng mga […]
Senator Win Gatchalian called on the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to address the apparent misinformation that has recently caused the influx of applicants for passport and apostille services that have been flocking and lining up all day and even staying overnight at the Aseana Business Park Office in Parañaque City. Gatchalian expressed concern over […]
To help accelerate the expansion of in-person classes nationwide, Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the Department of Education (DepEd) to proactively participate in pediatric vaccination against COVID-19. In Executive Order No. 166 s. 2022, which adopts the Ten-Point Policy Agenda on Economic Recovery, the acceleration, and expansion of the vaccination program and the resumption of […]