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Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on July, 6, 2019

To PH MSMEs: Innovate to survive Fourth Industrial Revolution

Philippine micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) need to constantly innovate their products and services if they want to survive the global disruptions caused by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Senator Win Gatchalian said.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on July, 3, 2019

Oversight hearing on Mobile Number Portability Act IRR possible

Senator Win Gatchalian said oversight over the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 11202 or the Mobile Number Portability Act (MNPA) can be conducted to ensure the IRR conforms with the spirit of the law.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on June, 29, 2019

Diversification of bioethanol feedstock sources needed

Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing for diversification of bioethanol feedstock sources and improved production processes to help bring down barriers preventing the takeoff of biofuels in the country.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on June, 10, 2019

To DepEd: Hire more guidance counselors to deter bullying in schools

With the opening of the new school year, Senator Win Gatchalian urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to prioritize the hiring of guidance counselors in elementary and high schools to deter bullying and at the same time provide support to victims of bullying.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on June, 9, 2019

Penalize owners of warehouses used as illegal drug dens

Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing for the passage of a bill penalizing owners of warehouses used as laboratories and storage in the manufacturing and distribution of illegal drugs, following the seizure of ₱1 billion worth of shabu from a warehouse in Malabon City.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on June, 6, 2019

Bill strengthening Freeport Area of Bataan gets bicam nod

The Senate and the House of Representatives have approved a measure that will further strengthen the powers and functions of the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB).

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on June, 3, 2019

Bill to develop Islamic banking in PH co-sponsored

Senator Win Gatchalian has thrown his support behind the establishment of a sound legal and regulatory framework for the development of Islamic banks in the country.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on June, 3, 2019

ROTC bill has safeguards vs student abuse, corruption

Senator Win Gatchalian has sought to assure the public that the Senate version of the bill reinstating the Reserve Officers’ Training Course (ROTC) program in senior high school contains sufficient safeguards to protect students against abuse and corruption.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on May, 28, 2019

Amendment of Foreign Investments Act to spur FDI inflow sought

Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing for the amendment of the Foreign Investments Act (FIA) of 1991 in a bid to provide a renewed boost to the entry of foreign direct investments (FDI) into the country and stimulate job creation.