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Energy
by Win Gatchalian on March, 19, 2020

Resolution to avert possible rotating summer brownouts filed

Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a resolution to look into the initiatives of all energy agencies and stakeholders in ensuring the reliability, security and affordability of electric power supply during the summer season.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on March, 17, 2020

To private sector: Provide food to disadvantaged communities during Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine

Now that the country is in the midst of a deadly public health crisis, it is a shared responsibility of both public and private sectors to ensure the survival of disadvantaged communities, including daily wage earners.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on March, 16, 2020

Total Metro Manila lockdown needed

With the number of positive cases of COVID-19 increasing on a daily basis, Senator Win Gatchalian calls for a total lockdown in Metro Manila.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on March, 16, 2020

Shortage in health workers; more medical scholarships needed

The shortage of health workers nationwide will have serious implications on the health of Filipinos especially at this critical stage of public health emergency brought about by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This is a concern that Senator Win Gatchalian raised following infections of 132,000 worldwide, including 64 cases from the Philippines.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on March, 10, 2020

To DepEd: Suspend graduation rites to contain COVID-19 spread

Following the declaration of a state of public health emergency in the country over the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Senator Win Gatchalian has urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to suspend graduation rites, including Preschool graduations and moving-up ceremonies nationwide. He says Daycare graduation rites should likewise be suspended.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on March, 10, 2020

Graduation rites should be COVID-19-free

As graduation season kicks off this month, Senator Win Gatchalian urges the Department of Education’s (DepEd) task force on the novel coronavirus to ensure schools’ strict adherence to health authorities’ safety recommendations on public gatherings.

Healthcare
by Win Gatchalian on March, 10, 2020

In containing COVID-19: Test all who are ill

Considering the speed by which the number of positive cases is increasing, Senator Win Gatchalian urges the whole government to be involved and proactively seek out persons at risk of contracting the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on March, 9, 2020

Stimulus package to cushion COVID-19 economic impact

Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a resolution urging economic managers to make an immediate assessment of COVID-19’s  impact on the country’s economy.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on March, 9, 2020

NGCP fails to submit itself to audit; set to face Senate Energy Committee

Officials of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) will need to do a lot of explaining on their failure to submit to a mandatory audit when they face the Senate Energy Committee again on Tuesday, March 10.