Public Order & Safety

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on November, 9, 2020

Non-performing GOCCs’ subsidies should augment disaster relief, COVID-19 programs

Senator Win Gatchalian broached the idea of realigning some of the P200 billion subsidies appropriated for 2021 to losing government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) to augment funds needed in pandemic and calamity response efforts.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on November, 8, 2020

Assistance provided for victims of Jolo twin blasts; increased caution needed in areas vulnerable to terrorist attacks

While the country is on its way to gradually opening domestic tourism, Senator Win Gatchalian advises everyone to exercise increased caution especially in areas vulnerable to terrorist attacks.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on November, 2, 2020

It’s high time to put up permanent evacuation centers

Senator Win Gatchalian said the government should seriously consider constructing permanent disaster-resilient and fully-equipped shelters for evacuees during natural calamities.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on September, 11, 2020

Bill seeks ‘National Frontliners’ Month’ celebration every June

Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a bill that seeks to declare June as the ‘National Frontliners Month.’

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on September, 6, 2020

Stronger crackdown on human trafficking needed amid increased online exposure

Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a bill that will intensify the government’s crackdown on human trafficking.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on August, 25, 2020

Unified policy on use of face shields needed

Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) to have a clear, unified policy on the use of face shields to avoid public confusion.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on August, 15, 2020

On enforcing quarantine measures: Mobilize the military to support police, barangays

Senator Win Gatchalian favors the deployment of military personnel to strictly enforce quarantine measures, citing the need to support the police and barangay officials on the ground who have been falling ill due to COVID-19.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on August, 7, 2020

Government should give financial support to LGUs under MECQ

Senator Win Gatchalian is calling on the government to provide financial support to Local Government Units (LGUs) after Metro Manila, Laguna, Cavite, Rizal, and Bulacan reverted to Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ).

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on July, 14, 2020

Help extended to Cebu City amid rising COVID-19 cases

As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise, Senator Win Gatchalian stresses that there should be no let-up in providing aid to those who need it most, especially in Cebu City which is now considered as the epicenter of COVID-19 in the country.