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by Win Gatchalian on January, 20, 2022

Gatchalian wants to tap college volunteers as tutors in proposed nationwide remedial program

In rolling out a learning recovery program to address learning loss amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Win Gatchalian is proposing tapping college students as tutors.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on January, 20, 2022

Gatchalian: Survivorship benefits law for deceased prosecutors a well-deserved grant

Senator Win Gatchalian lauded the signing into law of the bill granting survivorship benefits to the legitimate spouse and dependent children of the members of the National Prosecution Service (NPS) saying that the modest entitlement is long overdue especially to those who have dedicated their lives to be instruments in the dispensation of justice in the country.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on January, 20, 2022

Gatchalian: Higher statutory rape age to help reinforce prohibition of child marriages

After the signing of Republic Act No. 11596 which criminalizes child marriages, Senator Win Gatchalian said that increasing the statutory rape age will be a crucial next step in safeguarding Filipino children from violence and abuse.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on January, 20, 2022

Gatchalian calls for moratorium on online money transfer fees amid rise in COVID-19 cases

Senator Win Gatchalian urged the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the banking community to suspend the collection of fees on online money transfers while COVID-19 cases peak.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on January, 20, 2022

Gatchalian: CCF Life Academy to bring international education opportunities to more Filipinos

The CCF Life Academy Foundation, Inc. is now officially recognized as an educational institution of international character with the signing of Republic Act No. 11638. Senator Win Gatchalian, sponsor and co-author of the measure, says the law expands opportunities for Filipino learners and their families to access international education.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on January, 20, 2022

Gatchalian hails law providing tax relief to private schools

Senator Win Gatchalian hailed the signing of a law that would grant tax relief to private schools, a move that the lawmaker said would help them stay afloat amid the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on January, 9, 2022

Gatchalian pushes for learning recovery amid fears of economic scarring due to lack of face-to-face classes

Following the Department of Finance’s (DOF) warning of an economic scarring because of a prolonged lack of face-to-face classes, Senator Win Gatchalian is pitching a nationwide remedial program to accelerate learning recovery.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on January, 9, 2022

Gatchalian to DOE: Ensure ample coal supply, avert possible higher prices amid Indonesia coal export ban

Senator Win Gatchalian called on the Department of Energy (DOE) to prepare for contingency measures to ensure sufficient coal supply and avert possible higher coal prices following the Indonesian government’s decision to ban its coal exports this month.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on January, 9, 2022

Gatchalian: Stronger anti-trafficking measures needed to beat surge in online child sex abuse

Senator Win Gatchalian is pressing the urgency of strengthening the country’s anti-trafficking laws to address the surge of online child sexual abuse complaints in the country.