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Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on March, 22, 2023

Immediate closure of POGO operations to help maintain peace and order, sustain economic growth

Senator Win Gatchalian is seeking the immediate closure of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country in a bid to help maintain peace and order and sustain economic growth.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on March, 21, 2023

POGO-related kidnapping incidents remain unabated

Kidnappings related to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) remain unabated despite assurances made by police authorities that crimes involving POGOs have been addressed, Senator Win Gatchalian said.

Healthcare
by Win Gatchalian on March, 20, 2023

Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines pushed amid vaccine woes

Amid delays in the arrival of the COVID-19 bivalent vaccines in the country, Senator Win Gatchalian is pressing the need to boost local capacity on vaccine development through the creation of the Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines (VIP).

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on March, 19, 2023

P1/kWh more for lifeline consumers amid persistent high inflation rates

To further cushion the adverse impact of high commodity prices, Senator Win Gatchalian is proposing that the government should provide an additional subsidy of P1/kWh for low-income consumers or a total of P418 million to be sourced from the general appropriations fund.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on March, 18, 2023

High cost of internet access in PH flagged; more affordable rates for consumers needed

Senator Win Gatchalian flagged the high cost of internet access in the country, emphasizing the cost of internet connectivity should be made more affordable for the benefit of consumers.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on March, 17, 2023

Help provided to oil spill-affected residents of Oriental Mindoro

Senator Win Gatchalian expressed alarm over possible fish shortage and livelihood loss for the residents of Oriental Mindoro, where fishing is a primary source of livelihood, amid the massive oil spill.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on March, 16, 2023

Outright exclusion of BSP as fund source for Maharlika bill sought amid potential financial shocks

Senator Win Gatchalian is seeking the outright exclusion of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) as a fund source for the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill amid growing concerns of financial shocks across the globe.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on March, 15, 2023

Increase HIV awareness among children, adolescents

Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Education (DepEd) to step up efforts on raising the youth’s awareness on the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Education
by Win Gatchalian on March, 14, 2023

More STEM students needed to meet demand for civil engineers

To meet the country’s demand for civil engineers amidst a projected boom in the country’s private construction industry, Senator Win Gatchalian pressed the need to entice more students to take up the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) strand in senior high school.