Education

Education
by Win Gatchalian on December, 12, 2019

As PH tops the 30th SEA Games, more focus on sports development pushed

Senator Win Gatchalian is urging all stakeholders to sustain their support for Filipino athletes as the Philippines claimed an overall championship finish at the 30th SEA Games.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on December, 10, 2019

Focus on quality education pushed as PH students lag globally in Reading, Math, Science

The results of a global survey where the Philippines ranked lowest in Reading Comprehension and ranked second to the lowest in both Math and Science are no surprise to Senator Win Gatchalian.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on December, 3, 2019

Amid criticisms, New Clark City Sports Complex won’t be a waste

Senator Win Gatchalian said that the New Clark City Sports Complex will not be a waste after the staging of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in the country, while seeking to establish a national high school fully dedicated to Philippine sports that will later use these facilities.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on December, 2, 2019

Institutionalized financial literacy course in all school levels needed

Senator Win Gatchalian wants to make an Economics and Personal Finance (EPF) course mandatory in all levels, a move that can boost financial literacy nationwide.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on November, 27, 2019

₱14 billion shortage in Senior High School Voucher Program addressed

Senator Win Gatchalian said he will propose amendments to address the 14 billion peso-budget shortfall to cover all 1.29 million learners under the Senior High School Voucher Program (SHS VP) for 2020.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on November, 18, 2019

Gatchalian wants institutionalized ₱5,000 teaching supplies allowance for teachers

Senator Win Gatchalian is eyeing the institutionalized increase of the annual teaching supplies allowance from ₱3,500 to 5,000, a measure that would spare about 840,000 public school teachers from shelling out more money for classroom activities.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on November, 16, 2019

Challenges hound K-12; Joint Congressional Oversight Committee to be convened

Senator Win Gatchalian will convene a joint congressional oversight committee by January next year to review the K-12 program which, according to the lawmaker, is vital to ensure that it’s meeting its objectives to boost Filipinos’ competitiveness and readiness to join the workforce.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on November, 14, 2019

Teen depression cases linked to social media use alarming

Senator Win Gatchalian urges the Department of Education (DepEd) to make responsible social media use a key component in mental health programs for schools, noting that increased smartphone and social media use has been linked to depression and anxiety among children and adolescents.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on November, 12, 2019

Gatchalian seeks review of Magna Carta for public school teachers to increase salaries

Senator Win Gatchalian underscores the urgency of an oversight review of the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers to address the persisting concerns on their salaries and working conditions.