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Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on July, 26, 2019

To PRRD: Certify proof of parking bill as urgent to solve Metro Manila traffic woes

Senator Win Gatchalian is calling on President Rodrigo Duterte to certify as urgent the Proof-of-Parking Space bill to ease traffic congestion in Metro Manila.

Governance
by Win Gatchalian on July, 24, 2019

Duterte’s 4th SONA comprehensive, sets legislative agenda for new Congress

President Rodrigo Duterte’s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) was “quite comprehensive and sets the direction for the 18th Congress’ legislative agenda,” Senator Win Gatchalian said.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on July, 24, 2019

NEDA charter bill to foster “culture of planning” in gov’t filed

Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing anew the passage of a measure institutionalizing the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), empowering the agency to play a more important role in steering government policies to solve the country's most pressing socio-economic concerns.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on July, 23, 2019

Mandatory continuing ed for elementary, high school teachers pushed

Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing for the establishment of a mandatory continuing education program for elementary and high school teachers in both public and private schools.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on July, 23, 2019

Science, math schools in every province needed

Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a bill that seeks to build at least one math and science school in each province nationwide to eliminate economic and geographical barriers that restrict access to math and science education.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on July, 23, 2019

Bill to scrap expiration period of prepaid load credits filed

Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing for the removal of the expiration period of all denominations of prepaid load credits to be used for telecommunications services in the 18th Congress.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on July, 22, 2019

On Duterte’s 4th SONA: Time to accomplish ‘unfinished business’

For President Rodrigo Duterte’s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), Senator Win Gatchalian said he wants to hear the president present plans on how to accomplish all “unfinished business” during the remainder of his term.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on July, 15, 2019

Joint Congressional Oversight Committee on Biofuels to probe bioethanol feedstock woes

The Joint Congressional Oversight Committee on Biofuels will dig deeper into the feedstock and pricing problems that continue to plague the biofuels industry in the country when the 18th Congress opens, Senator Win Gatchalian said.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on July, 15, 2019

Special ed centers in public schools needed

Senator Win Gatchalian wants to establish special education centers in all public schools in the country to promote inclusive education and enable schools to effectively handle the needs of children and youth with disabilities and other special needs.