In sustaining the country’s recovery from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Win Gatchalian pressed the importance of equipping learners and the workforce with the needed skills for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0).

Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a bill that aims to accelerate the universalization of literacy in the country.

Despite pronouncements that there will be no brownouts during the week of the May 2022 elections, Senator Win Gatchalian wants the Senate to conduct an inquiry on the plans and preparations of the Department of Energy (DOE) and other stakeholders to ensure the uninterrupted electricity supply.

Senator Win Gatchalian reiterated the urgency of vaccinating minors, especially those aged 12-17, to ensure the safe reopening of schools and boost confidence when face-to-face classes resume.

A Pulse Asia Survey commissioned by Senator Win Gatchalian highlights the vulnerability of poorer households to the impact of school closures because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Calls limiting to only fully vaccinated individuals access to malls and restaurants in Metro Manila should be put off until there’s enough supply of vaccines, Senator Win Gatchalian said.

To address the impact of prolonged school closures because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a bill that seeks to give struggling learners access to a free national remedial program, which includes well-systematized tutorial sessions.

With less than a month to go before the opening of School Year 2021-2022, Senator Win Gatchalian says the Senate will have a thorough assessment of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) readiness for a prolonged distance learning scenario.

Senator Win Gatchalian said the government should continue pouring in funds for COVID-19 response measures addressing the ongoing health crisis as well as income and job generation programs in the proposed P5.024-trillion national budget next year.