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Education
by Win Gatchalian on September, 18, 2020

Senate review needed on implementation of Magna Carta for Public School Teachers

Senator Win Gatchalian is seeking an inquiry in aid of legislation on the implementation of the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers (Republic Act No. 4670), a law that seeks to improve the living and working conditions of public school teachers.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on September, 14, 2020

Transparency in the oil industry needed to protect consumers

Senator Win Gatchalian raised the need for transparency in the downstream oil industry in the pricing mechanism for pump prices of fuel products.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on September, 13, 2020

Prompt aid for displaced teachers, non-teaching staff sought with enactment of Bayanihan 2

Senator Win Gatchalian is seeking the immediate and smooth distribution of aid for displaced teaching and non-teaching personnel now that the Bayanihan to Recover As One Act (Bayanihan 2) is signed into law.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on September, 12, 2020

30-day moratorium of bills payment assured in ‘Bayanihan 2’

Consumers can heave a sigh of relief, insofar as payment for their most recent utility bills are concerned, as the recently signed 'Bayanihan to Recover as One Act' or 'Bayanihan 2' provides for a 30-day moratorium.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on September, 11, 2020

Bill seeks ‘National Frontliners’ Month’ celebration every June

Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a bill that seeks to declare June as the ‘National Frontliners Month.’

Education
by Win Gatchalian on September, 10, 2020

Schools should raise awareness, build capacities on suicide prevention

Amid the observance of the World Suicide Prevention Day today, September 10, Senator Win Gatchalian is urging schools to raise awareness on suicide prevention as the COVID-19 pandemic makes learners more vulnerable to stress, anxiety, and other mental health conditions.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on September, 6, 2020

Stronger crackdown on human trafficking needed amid increased online exposure

Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a bill that will intensify the government’s crackdown on human trafficking.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on September, 4, 2020

‘Internet Transactions Act’ pushed to protect consumers

Given the radical change in the country’s business climate with more online businesses registering, Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing for the ‘Internet Transactions Act’ to put in place strict regulations to protect consumers from unethical and unscrupulous business practices on the internet.

Governance
by Win Gatchalian on August, 30, 2020

Full digitization of government services targeted by 2022

Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a bill that aims to provide full, integrated E-Government (eGov) services to the public by the end of 2022.