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Education
by Win Gatchalian on November, 12, 2019

Gatchalian seeks review of Magna Carta for public school teachers to increase salaries

Senator Win Gatchalian underscores the urgency of an oversight review of the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers to address the persisting concerns on their salaries and working conditions.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on November, 8, 2019

Independent PH energy think-tank to fulfill energy security, sustainability

Senator Win Gatchalian pushes for the creation of a world-class and independent energy research and policy institute as soon as possible to help address research and policy gaps in the local energy sector and bring about reforms that will directly benefit Filipinos.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on November, 8, 2019

Amidst ASF outbreaks, Gatchalian cautions DepEd on pork consumption in schools

Senator Win Gatchalian urges the Department of Education to heighten precautionary measures and prevent students’ consumption of African Swine Fever (ASF)-positive pork products.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on November, 5, 2019

Probe on enhancing sexuality education, curbing teenage pregnancies needed

Following the Commission on Population and Development’s (PopCom) plea for the declaration of a national emergency on teenage pregnancy, Senator Win Gatchalian will seek a Senate inquiry on how to strengthen the comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) and curb teenage pregnancies in the Philippines.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on November, 3, 2019

Senator Win Gatchalian flags lack of success metrics in ALS program

Senator Win Gatchalian called out the absence of success indicators in the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Alternative Learning System (ALS), a program that aims to provide viable learning opportunities to marginalized sectors.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on October, 23, 2019

Senator Win Gatchalian prods ERC over regulatory reset delays

Senator Win Gatchalian has urged the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to stick to its commitments on the final determination of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines’ (NGCP) fourth regulatory period.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on October, 23, 2019

Senator Win Gatchalian to DOE: Study impact of increased biodiesel blend

Senator Win Gatchalian has urged the Department of Energy (DOE) to thoroughly study the proposal to increase biofuel content in diesel to help absorb oversupply in the country’s copra industry.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on October, 17, 2019

Senate trade committee forms TWG for bill regulating parking fees

The Senate has started ironing out the details of a bill which seeks to protect consumers against the imposition of unreasonable and exorbitant parking fees by malls, hospitals, schools, and other establishments.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on October, 17, 2019

Proof-of-Parking bill seeks to put vehicle responsibility into owners’ hands

The Proof-of-Parking bill will instill a culture of responsible vehicle ownership among Filipinos once it becomes a law and not prevent them from buying their dream car, according to Senator Win Gatchalian.