Newsroom

Healthcare
by Win Gatchalian on October, 10, 2019

Regulatory law needed for e-cigarettes

Senator Win Gatchalian said a law may be needed to further regulate the sale of e-cigarettes, vapes, and other electronic nicotine and non-nicotine delivery systems in the Philippines.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on October, 9, 2019

Senator Win Gatchalian to DOTr: Time to revisit Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program

Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the Department of Transportation to go back to the drawing board and revisit its public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP) amid lukewarm reception from majority of transport groups.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on October, 2, 2019

Senator Win Gatchalian to DOF: Protect the jobs of Filipino workers

Senator Win Gatchalian has urged the Department of Finance (DOF) to carefully study how it plans to protect the jobs of thousands of Filipinos if Congress approves the proposed Corporate Income Tax Incentives Reform Act (CITIRA).

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on October, 1, 2019

Senator Win Gatchalian to DOTr: Ensure 100% distribution of fuel vouchers this year

Senator Win Gatchalian has urged the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to ensure a 100-percent distribution of the fuel subsidies for public jeepney drivers and operators this year in the wake of the recent oil price hike.

Governance
by Win Gatchalian on September, 26, 2019

Improve welfare of barangay officials to boost their productivity

Improving the welfare of barangay officials may lead to enhanced productivity of the government’s so-called immediate providers of frontline services, Senator Win Gatchalian said.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on September, 25, 2019

To DOE, Gov’t agencies: Be vigilant against profiteers

Senator Win Gatchalian has urged the Department of Energy (DOE) and other government agencies to be on the guard against unscrupulous traders who will take advantage of the rising pump prices in the aftermath of the Saudi oil field attacks.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on September, 25, 2019

Gov’t should study other modes for classroom construction

Senator Win Gatchalian has urged the government to look into other methods of constructing classrooms and school buildings to avoid delays as he called on the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to revisit the computation for classroom requirements.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on September, 24, 2019

Call to create world-class PH energy think tank amid rising oil prices revived

Senator Win Gatchalian has revived calls for the creation of a world-class think tank to bridge research and policy gaps in the Philippine energy sector in hopes of fostering greater energy security, sustainability, and affordability in the country.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on September, 20, 2019

Inquiry on DOE’s energy security plans following ARAMCO attack needed

Senator Win Gatchalian wants to look into the Department of Energy’s (DOE) plans to ensure adequate oil supply in the Philippines following the attack on Saudi Arabian Oil Company’s (ARAMCO) key facilities last week.