For railroading the approval of the sale of participating interest of Chevron in Malampaya gas field, key officials of the Department of Energy (DOE) led by Secretary Alfonso Cusi are criminally and administratively liable for graft, gross neglect of duty, and grave misconduct and should immediately resign from their posts, Senator Win Gatchalian said.
The Senate has approved on third and final reading a bill that seeks the creation of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II). For Senator Win Gatchalian, this is a crucial step forward in addressing the country’s education crisis and preventing the collapse of the education system.
Senator Win Gatchalian filed a resolution proposing to have the two Houses of Congress amend the 1987 Constitution to establish a single ticket system in electing the President and Vice President of the country by seeking the concurrence of three-fourths of all its members, with each chamber voting separately.
Expect the spur of microgrid development in rural areas in the country now that it has been institutionalized and the possibility of realizing total electrification of every household by year end, Senator Win Gatchalian said.
Instead of passing the buck, Senator Win Gatchalian urged the Department of Energy (DOE) to address the power supply situation in the country before it gets worse since it has the legal mandate and power to compel industry players to follow policies on energy security.
Senator Win Gatchalian said if we want to protect delivery riders from fake bookings and hoax orders, we should also protect them from abusive customers.
The creation of Heritage Zones in Carcar City, Cebu and the Municipality of San Vicente, Ilocos Sur will help local tourism bounce back especially amid the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Win Gatchalian said.
Senator Win Gatchalian backs the progressive expansion of limited face-to-face classes in areas under Alert Levels 1 and 2, calling the move a crucial next step in the recovery of the basic education sector from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senator Win Gatchalian pressed for the passage of the bill that will give financial regulators the power to enhance the conduct of surveillance against cybercriminals given the massive shift in digital financial transactions.
