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Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on May, 30, 2022

Gatchalian hails Senate nod on proposed tax exemption on poll workers’ honoraria

Senator Win Gatchalian hailed the Senate’s third reading approval of a measure that seeks to exempt poll workers’ honoraria and other benefits from income tax.

Governance
by Win Gatchalian on May, 30, 2022

Proposed ‘National Baptist Day’ gets Senate nod; Gatchalian pays tribute to Philippine Baptists

The Senate approved a proposed measure that seeks to declare the second Thursday of January of every year a special working holiday to be known as “National Baptist Day.” For Senator Win Gatchalian, co-author and sponsor of the measure, this is a recognition of the Philippine Baptists' contribution to nation-building.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on May, 28, 2022

It’s time to pass new law on stiffer penalties for indiscriminate firing

It’s high time that stiffer penalties be meted out against those involved in indiscriminate firing of firearms, including devices that can be functionally used as a firearm such as homemade gun, to emphasize the seriousness of the offense, Senator Win Gatchalian said.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on May, 26, 2022

EDCOM II ratified; Gatchalian assures reforms to improve quality of education

The Senate has ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the creation of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II).

Education
by Win Gatchalian on May, 23, 2022

Senate approves bill strengthening parenting skills

Senator Win Gatchalian hailed the Senate’s third reading approval of a bill that seeks to strengthen parenting skills, a measure that would boost effective parental involvement in children’s education, growth and development.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on May, 22, 2022

To new DepEd admin: Prioritize learners’ skills, fix K-12

Improving the skills of learners, fixing the K-12 system, and upholding the welfare of teachers should be among the priorities of the Department of Education (DepEd) under the new administration, Senator Win Gatchalian suggested.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on May, 17, 2022

Time to open all schools for face-to-face classes

To further accelerate the recovery of the education sector from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Win Gatchalian is seeking the opening of all schools for face-to-face classes.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on May, 15, 2022

Grave concern over Malampaya’s fate in reported sale of stakes

Senator Win Gatchalian expressed grave concern over the country’s power situation following reports that businessman Dennis Uy of Udenna Corporation is mulling selling his controlling stakes in the Malampaya deep water gas-to-power project.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on May, 12, 2022

DepEd under VP Sara can push education reforms

Senator Win Gatchalian hailed presumptive President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.'s decision to appoint presumptive Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio as Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd).