Moratorium on rental payment and eviction in times of disasters
Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a bill that seeks to impose a moratorium on the payment of all fees, charges, and costs relating to the rental of residential units in times of disasters and other kinds of emergencies. Gatchalian also eyes a moratorium on eviction during the period of the State of Calamity or […]
Digital transformation needed to end corruption in government
With the continuing pervasiveness of widespread corruption in government, Senator Win Gatchalian is eyeing to pursue policies that mandate the shift to a digital government. This means accelerating digitization and digitalization efforts in government processes and transactions, including collection of tax payments and other regulatory fees. “Hindi na kailangan pang pumunta sa mga tanggapan […]
Uphold safety, welfare of children affected by Bulusan eruption
Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Department of Health (DOH), and the Department of Education (DepEd) to ensure the safety and welfare of children affected by the recent eruption of Mount Bulusan in Sorsogon. While it has calmed down, Gatchalian said that we always have to […]
BIR urged to crack down on corrupt personnel
Senator Win Gatchalian urged the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to launch a massive crackdown on mulcting officials and personnel victimizing not just large corporations but even small businesses. “Marami sa ating mga maliliit na negosyante ay kinikikilan ng ilang hindi matitinong kawani ng gobyerno. Hindi ko nilalahat pero alam naman natin na meron […]
Gatchalian hails Senate nod on proposed tax exemption on poll workers’ honoraria
Senator Win Gatchalian hailed the Senate’s third reading approval of a measure that seeks to exempt poll workers’ honoraria and other benefits from income tax. Senate Bill No. 2520, which Gatchalian co-authored, excludes from gross income the honoraria, travel allowance, and other benefits granted by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to persons rendering election […]
It’s time to pass new law on stiffer penalties for indiscriminate firing
It’s high time that stiffer penalties be meted out against those involved in indiscriminate firing of firearms, including devices that can be functionally used as a firearm such as homemade gun, to emphasize the seriousness of the offense, Senator Win Gatchalian said. “Perpetrators of these shooting sprees should be dealt with an iron hand […]
Gatchalian: Ensure maximum protection for teachers serving in the polls
Re-electionist Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to ensure maximum protection for teachers serving as poll workers, especially in areas being considered as hotspots or areas of concern. Gatchalian is also urging the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Election Task Force […]
Gatchalian vows to refile SIM card registration bill
There’s no backing out for Senator Win Gatchalian in his bid to have all subscriber identity module (SIM) cards being used in the country mandated to be registered to protect the public from those carrying out wicked schemes and illicit activities. Senator Win Gatchalian vowed to pursue the proposed bill seeking to register all […]
Gatchalian: Uphold child rights education while enforcing law vs. statutory rape
While the age of sexual consent in the Philippines has been raised from 12 to 16 to protect children from violence and abuse, Senator Win Gatchalian is pressing the need to uphold child rights education at the basic education level. Republic Act No. 11648, which was signed last March, provides that those who engage in […]
