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Energy
by Win Gatchalian on November, 29, 2017

Gatchalian to DOF: Cash transfers needed to ride ‘Inflation TRAIN’

Senator Win Gatchalian reminds the Department of Finance to "keep its end of the bargain" in helping poor families cope with expected price increases of essential commodities.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on November, 27, 2017

Senate OKs energy anti-red tape bill

The Senate has approved on third and final reading a landmark anti-red tape measure poised to drive down electricity costs and provide significant savings to power consumers by modernizing and streamlining the permitting process behind the construction of power plants.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on November, 22, 2017

Senate approves EVOSS Act on 2nd reading

The Senate has approved on second reading Senate Bill No. 1439, the Energy Virtual One Stop Shop (EVOSS) Act of 2017, a measure which seeks to modernize and streamline the permitting process of energy generation projects in the country.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on November, 21, 2017

Gatchalian: Integrate ALS into gov’t drug rehab programs

The senator explained that module-based ALS lessons would be a perfect complement to drug rehab programs because they can be tailored to fit around the schedule of medical treatments and other anti-addiction activities.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on November, 21, 2017

No need to involve PNP in drug war for now – Gatchalian

Senator Win Gatchalian sees no immediate need to involve the Philippine National Police once more in the Duterte administration's campaign against illegal drugs, citing the record-breaking performance of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) during its first month at the helm of the drug war.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on November, 16, 2017

Senate seeks solution to NEA-BUSECO dispute

The Senate is taking the lead in mediating the heated dispute between the National Electrification Administration (NEA) and the Bukidnon Second Electric Cooperative Inc. (BUSECO) concerning the former's disciplinary authority over the latter.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on November, 15, 2017

Foundation for meaningful change built at ASEAN 2017

Senator Win Gatchalian on Wednesday commended President Rodrigo Duterte and the Philippine diplomatic corps for leading the Philippines to a successful run as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2017.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on November, 9, 2017

Gatchalian champions Mobile Number Portability for telco consumers

Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing for the passage of Senate Bill No. 1237, the Mobile Number Portability Act, which aims to provide consumers the freedom to easily switch network providers while retaining one’s mobile number.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on November, 8, 2017

Gatchalian seeks strict penalties for hazing cover-up

Senator Win Gatchalian on Tuesday called for the imposition of strict penalties on fraternity members who participate in the cover-up of hazing incidents, such as the actions taken by resident and alumni members of the Aegis Juris Fraternity in the wake of the suspected hazing death of Horacio “Atio” Castillo III.