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by Win Gatchalian on October, 23, 2019

Senator Win Gatchalian prods ERC over regulatory reset delays

Senator Win Gatchalian has urged the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to stick to its commitments on the final determination of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines’ (NGCP) fourth regulatory period.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on October, 23, 2019

Senator Win Gatchalian to DOE: Study impact of increased biodiesel blend

Senator Win Gatchalian has urged the Department of Energy (DOE) to thoroughly study the proposal to increase biofuel content in diesel to help absorb oversupply in the country’s copra industry.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on October, 17, 2019

Senate trade committee forms TWG for bill regulating parking fees

The Senate has started ironing out the details of a bill which seeks to protect consumers against the imposition of unreasonable and exorbitant parking fees by malls, hospitals, schools, and other establishments.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on October, 17, 2019

Proof-of-Parking bill seeks to put vehicle responsibility into owners’ hands

The Proof-of-Parking bill will instill a culture of responsible vehicle ownership among Filipinos once it becomes a law and not prevent them from buying their dream car, according to Senator Win Gatchalian.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on October, 17, 2019

Senate Energy Committee to probe NGCP IPO delay

The Senate Committee on Energy will take another look at the possible reason preventing the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) from going public.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on October, 15, 2019

Inquiry on DOE’s nuclear energy program needed

After urging the Department of Energy (DOE) to be more transparent in its nuclear program agenda, Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a resolution for the Senate Committee on Energy to conduct an inquiry on the status of the agency’s Nuclear Energy Program Implementing Organization (NEPIO), including its recommendation for the country to embark on a nuclear power program.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on October, 14, 2019

Win Gatchalian to DOE: Be transparent in PH nuclear agenda

Sen. Win Gatchalian has called on the Department of Energy (DOE) to be more transparent in its nuclear energy program agenda amid reports that the Philippines and Russia signed a deal on exploring the possible construction of nuclear power plant in the country.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on October, 14, 2019

Senator Win Gatchalian to DOE: Where’s your electrification strategy program?

The Senate Committee on Finance Subcommittee E chaired by Senator Win Gatchalian has grilled the Department of Energy (DOE) on the status of electrification of the country as the committee scrutinized the agency’s 2020 budget.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on October, 12, 2019

Senator Win Gatchalian backs Optical Media Act amendment

Senator Win Gatchalian supports the amendment of the Optical Media Act of 2003 (OMA) to give the country’s anti-piracy watchdog sharper teeth against the more tech-savvy movie and television content pirates.