Education

Education
by Win Gatchalian on November, 8, 2019

Amidst ASF outbreaks, Gatchalian cautions DepEd on pork consumption in schools

Senator Win Gatchalian urges the Department of Education to heighten precautionary measures and prevent students’ consumption of African Swine Fever (ASF)-positive pork products.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on November, 5, 2019

Probe on enhancing sexuality education, curbing teenage pregnancies needed

Following the Commission on Population and Development’s (PopCom) plea for the declaration of a national emergency on teenage pregnancy, Senator Win Gatchalian will seek a Senate inquiry on how to strengthen the comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) and curb teenage pregnancies in the Philippines.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on November, 3, 2019

Senator Win Gatchalian flags lack of success metrics in ALS program

Senator Win Gatchalian called out the absence of success indicators in the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Alternative Learning System (ALS), a program that aims to provide viable learning opportunities to marginalized sectors.

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.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on September, 16, 2019

Budget for teachers’ salary increase already available

Senator Win Gatchalian says he already found the P54 billion needed to fund his bill raising the salaries of teachers by two salary grades.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on August, 24, 2019

Review of NSTP law pushed

Amid waning Reserve Officers' Training Course (ROTC) graduates volunteering for the Ready Reserve, Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a resolution to conduct an inquiry into the implementation of the National Service Training Program (NSTP), particularly its ROTC component.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on July, 23, 2019

Mandatory continuing ed for elementary, high school teachers pushed

Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing for the establishment of a mandatory continuing education program for elementary and high school teachers in both public and private schools.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on July, 23, 2019

Science, math schools in every province needed

Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a bill that seeks to build at least one math and science school in each province nationwide to eliminate economic and geographical barriers that restrict access to math and science education.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on July, 15, 2019

Special ed centers in public schools needed

Senator Win Gatchalian wants to establish special education centers in all public schools in the country to promote inclusive education and enable schools to effectively handle the needs of children and youth with disabilities and other special needs.