Economy & Commerce

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on November, 19, 2018

Bicam OKs Lifetime Cellphone Number Act

The Bicameral Conference Committee has approved the reconciled Senate and House versions of the bill that will let mobile subscribers keep their mobile numbers even if they switch to another mobile service provider or change subscription plans from prepaid to postpaid or vice versa.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on November, 7, 2018

Implementation of fuel marking system under TRAIN Law needed

Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the government to speed up the implementation of the fuel marking scheme under the TRAIN Law (Republic Act No. 10963) to plug revenue leakages such as oil smuggling.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on October, 25, 2018

Gatchalian: Innovation to help boost PH economic competitiveness

Senator Win Gatchalian is calling on the government to develop a culture of innovation in order to boost the country’s economic competitiveness.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on October, 21, 2018

Senate inquiry into effect of fuel tax suspension on inflation needed

Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a resolution that seeks to conduct an inquiry, in aid of legislation, on the potential impact of suspending the fuel excixe tax on mitigating inflation.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on October, 15, 2018

Proof-of-Parking Space Act gets moving in the Senate

The Senate has started the process of ironing out the details of a bill which would require prospective vehicle owners to present proof that they have a parking space for the new vehicle, a bill which Senator Win Gatchalian believes will help ease traffic congestion in the country.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on October, 2, 2018

Gatchalian urges real estate players to help solve socialized housing shortage

Senator Win Gatchalian is appealing to local and foreign real estate players to help the government provide affordable and high-quality socialized housing to underprivileged Filipinos.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on September, 26, 2018

Creation of Philippine Rise Development Authority needed

Senator Win Gatchalian is championing the creation of the Philippine Rise Development Authority (PRDA), a coordinating, policymaking, and regulatory body which will serve as a “one-stop-shop” for everything concerning the resource-rich Philippine Rise.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on September, 22, 2018

Gatchalian: Rice tariffication bill to save consumers thousands per year on rice

Senator Win Gatchalian urged the Senate to pass the rice tariffication bill, saying it is a strong counter-inflationary measure that will bring “immediate relief to Filipino consumers by saving them thousands of pesos per year on rice.”

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on September, 17, 2018

Pro-consumer liberalization reforms needed

Senator Win Gatchalian has vowed to champion liberalization reforms to build an inclusive, efficient, and competitive business environment in the Philippines, saying that the resulting influx of foreign direct investment (FDI) will bring about "game-changing benefits" for Filipino consumers.