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Governance
by Win Gatchalian on May, 21, 2019

Congressional oversight inquiry into 2019 poll glitches called

Senator Win Gatchalian called on the Joint Congressional Oversight Committee on the Automated Election System to look into the series of glitches that occurred during the 2019 midterm elections.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on May, 15, 2019

Joint Congressional Power Commission OKs EPIRA IRR amendments

The Joint Congressional Power Commission (JCPC) has greenlit the amendments to the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act Law (EPIRA) in order for communities to feel the benefits of hosting power generation facilities as quickly as possible.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on May, 15, 2019

Gatchalian aims to pass three key economic bills before 17th Congress adjourns

The Senate Committee on Economic Affairs plans to finish at least three key economic-related bills that will help the country become more adaptable to current and future business demands and trends, according to Senator Win Gatchalian.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on May, 6, 2019

Bill promoting the use of microgrid systems for total electrification in PH filed

Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing for a bill that will spur microgrid development in unserved and underserved areas nationwide as the government targets 100% household electrification level by 2022.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on May, 6, 2019

Mandatory lifeguards in all public swimming pools needed

Citing the recurring incidence of drowning every summer, Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing for the mandatory assignment of qualified lifeguards in all public swimming pools and bathing facilities in the country.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on May, 2, 2019

Gov’t agencies urged to report data breaches to Nat’l Privacy Commission asap

Senator Win Gatchalian urged government agencies to immediately report to the National Privacy Commission (NPC) any unauthorized access to the databases containing personal information that they have in custody.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on April, 29, 2019

Gov’t needs to provide more well-paying jobs to boost poverty reduction

Despite poverty incidence dropping to a three-year low, the government needs to continue providing Filipinos with more well-paying jobs to increase the pace of poverty reduction in the country, according to Senator Win Gatchalian.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on April, 24, 2019

Probe on unexpected Luzon power outage called

Senator Win Gatchalian is calling for an investigation into the unexpected brownouts that hit several towns and cities in Luzon, especially after the Department of Energy (DOE) has given its assurance that there is ample supply of electricity reserve throughout the dry season.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on April, 1, 2019

Murang Kuryente Act to lower electricity rates

Filipino consumers will feel less burdened paying their electricity bills once the government’s share of the Malampaya fund is tapped to cover the stranded debts and contract costs of the National Power Corporation (NPC) instead of expanding the coverage and increasing the lifeline rate subsidy, Senator Win Gatchalian said.