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Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on September, 2, 2021

Expedite vaccination of outbound OFWs

Senator Win Gatchalian called on the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) to expedite the vaccination of outbound Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), particularly those scheduled for deployment this year.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on September, 1, 2021

Exempt teachers’ election honoraria from tax

With roughly a month to go before the end of registration for the 2022 polls, Senator Win Gatchalian pushes anew for the tax exemption of teachers’ election honoraria.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on August, 31, 2021

To IATF, DOH: Impose stiffer penalties vs fake, tampered unified vaccination certificates

Senator Win Gatchalian urged concerned authorities to consider imposing stiffer penalties to guard against those who will misuse or produce fake unified vaccination certificates, saying that such fraudulent acts could endanger public safety.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on August, 30, 2021

On sustaining post COVID-19 recovery: Make workforce ready for ‘Industry 4.0’

In sustaining the country’s recovery from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Win Gatchalian pressed the importance of equipping learners and the workforce with the needed skills for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0).

Education
by Win Gatchalian on August, 29, 2021

Bill to achieve ‘zero illiteracy’ in the country filed

Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a bill that aims to accelerate the universalization of literacy in the country.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on August, 28, 2021

Senate probe needed on sufficiency of power supply on 2022 national elections

Despite pronouncements that there will be no brownouts during the week of the May 2022 elections, Senator Win Gatchalian wants the Senate to conduct an inquiry on the plans and preparations of the Department of Energy (DOE) and other stakeholders to ensure the uninterrupted electricity supply.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on August, 27, 2021

Vaccinating minors to boost confidence on safe school reopening

Senator Win Gatchalian reiterated the urgency of vaccinating minors, especially those aged 12-17, to ensure the safe reopening of schools and boost confidence when face-to-face classes resume.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on August, 26, 2021

School closure impact on poor households alarming; learning recovery through ARAL Bill needed

A Pulse Asia Survey commissioned by Senator Win Gatchalian highlights the vulnerability of poorer households to the impact of school closures because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on August, 25, 2021

‘Not at this time’, on calls allowing only fully vaccinated in malls and restos

Calls limiting to only fully vaccinated individuals access to malls and restaurants in Metro Manila should be put off until there’s enough supply of vaccines, Senator Win Gatchalian said.