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by Win Gatchalian on March, 27, 2022

Gatchalian: DepEd should proactively participate in pediatric vaccination to expand face-to-face classes

To help accelerate the expansion of in-person classes nationwide, Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the Department of Education (DepEd) to proactively participate in pediatric vaccination against COVID-19.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on March, 27, 2022

Gatchalian to seek amendments to Magna Carta for Public School Teachers

To uphold the welfare of the country's public school teachers, re-electionist Senator Win Gatchalian said he will pursue amendments to the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers (Republic Act No. 4670) to make it more responsive to present challenges.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on March, 25, 2022

Gatchalian to SEC: Fast track creation of new office vs. abusive and illegal lenders

Senator Win Gatchalian urged the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to fast track the creation of a new office that will deal solely on the regulation and monitoring of financing and lending firms and pursue without letting up its crackdown against abusive and illegal lenders.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on March, 25, 2022

Gatchalian wants additional classrooms, facilities in SUCs; more students availing of free higher education

To ensure that more students can benefit from free higher education, re-electionist Senator Win Gatchalian is proposing the inclusion of State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in the “Build, Build, Build” program of the government to build more classrooms and school facilities. 

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on March, 23, 2022

Gatchalian calls for urgent execution of LPG Act; warns vs. LPG-fire related incidents

Senator Win Gatchalian urged the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to fast track the promulgation of the law regulating the domestic liquified petroleum gas (LPG) industry to ensure consumer protection against industry malpractices.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on March, 21, 2022

Gatchalian bats anew for nationwide learning recovery program, eyes widespread tutorials

Amid the gradual resumption of in-person learning nationwide, Senator Win Gatchalian again cited the need to implement a learning recovery program to address the impact of prolonged school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on March, 19, 2022

Gatchalian to push for oversight review of K-12 Law

Re-electionist Senator Win Gatchalian vowed that should he win a second term in the Senate, he will push for an oversight review of the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 (Republic Act No. 10533) or the K to 12 Law.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on March, 19, 2022

Gatchalian pushes for all schools to conduct limited face-to-face classes; cites economic benefits

Re-electionist Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing for all schools to conduct limited face-to-face classes. He said this would contribute to increased economic activity especially if more parents would be able to return to work.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on March, 19, 2022

Bicam panel approves creation of EDCOM II; Gatchalian assures education reforms

The bicameral conference committee has approved the proposal to create the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II). For Senator Win Gatchalian, this is another step forward in pursuing reforms that will address the education crisis hounding the country.