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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.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on November, 6, 2018

Gatchalian questions PNOC-EC plan to import Singapore diesel

Senator Win Gatchalian is questioning the decision of the Philippine National Oil Company – Exploration Corp. (PNOC-EC) Board to import some ₱2 billion worth of diesel from Singapore, raising doubts as to whether the plan is the best solution to alleviate the plight of public utility drivers struggling to cope with rising fuel prices.

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.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on October, 24, 2018

Senate panel set to probe DOE energy security, self-sufficiency strategies

The Senate Committee on Energy led by Senator Win Gatchalian is set to take an in-depth look into the government’s strategy to ensure energy security and self-sufficiency amid skyrocketing global oil prices.

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.

Governance
by Win Gatchalian on October, 20, 2018

Nuisance candidates should be penalized under Election Code

Citing the numerous nuisance candidates who filed certificates of candidacy for senator in the 2019 midterm elections, Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the Senate to hasten the passage of a bill which seeks to institutionalize the definition of nuisance candidates and hold them liable for election offenses.

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.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on October, 13, 2018

Return service agreements for Free Higher Ed beneficiaries

Senator Win Gatchalian urged state and local universities and colleges (SUCs and LUCs) to develop meaningful return service agreements (RSAs) that would instill discipline in students and help them contribute to nation-building.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on October, 10, 2018

“Drill, Drill, Drill” amid skyrocketing global oil prices

Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the Duterte administration to be more aggressive in its pursuit of energy self-sufficiency by launching a "Drill, Drill, Drill" program to explore and develop the country’s untapped oil and natural gas resources.