To IATF, DOH: Impose stiffer penalties vs fake, tampered unified vaccination certificates
Senator Win Gatchalian urged concerned authorities to consider imposing stiffer penalties to guard against those who will misuse or produce fake unified vaccination certificates, saying that such fraudulent acts could endanger public safety. Gatchalian’s call is in anticipation of the possibility of the unified vaccination certificates, serving as “vaccine passports” of fully vaccinated Overseas Filipino […]
‘Not at this time’, on calls allowing only fully vaccinated in malls and restos
Calls limiting to only fully vaccinated individuals access to malls and restaurants in Metro Manila should be put off until there’s enough supply of vaccines, Senator Win Gatchalian said. “Sa ngayon mahirap gawin ‘yan dahil hindi sapat ang supply ng vaccines natin. Marami na ang gustong magpabakuna pero ang problema naman ay kulang ang […]
Centralized database of fully-vaccinated individuals needed
Senator Win Gatchalian pressed for the establishment of a centralized database system of all fully-vaccinated individuals for better monitoring especially in the wake of reports that some residents had booster shots even with the limited supply of vaccines in the country. Gatchalian also proposed the inclusion of those whose inoculation were shouldered by the […]
To DILG: Intensify campaign on unified contact tracing app
Senator Win Gatchalian called on the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to further intensify the campaign among local government units (LGUs) on the use of StaySafe.PH application to establish a unified contact tracing system in the country. “Sa totoo lang, kulang pa rin ang contact tracing. Ilang LGUs pa lang ang […]
Vigilance needed, surge in violence against children likely during ECQ
Amid the re-imposition of Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila and other areas, Senator Win Gatchalian is calling for increased vigilance on another potential surge in cases of violence against children. Citing data from the Philippine National Police (PNP), children’s organization Save the Children flagged the increase of crimes committed against women and […]
Prosecute cybercriminals, identity thieves, fraudsters
Senator Win Gatchalian urged authorities to ensure that credit card fraudsters will be prosecuted to the full extent permitted by applicable laws and that there will be no slackening in hunting down those who continue to perpetrate identity theft, credit card fraud, and other forms of cybercrime. Gatchalian made the call following the National […]
End human trafficking amid World Day Against Trafficking
Amid the observation of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons today, July 30, Senator Win Gatchalian pressed the urgency of strengthening the country’s laws to combat different forms of trafficking. “Sa mga nalalabing buwan ng kasalukuyang administrasyon, mahalagang tutukan natin ang pagsugpo sa human trafficking, lalo na’t marami sa mga kabataan natin ang nanganganib […]
Permanent evacuation sites needed for disaster-stricken families
Senator Win Gatchalian said the government should seriously consider mandating the establishment of permanent evacuation centers especially in disaster-prone areas in the country. Gatchalian renewed his call saying that the national government should augment the yearly budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to cover the needed appropriations for the construction […]
Bill seeks jail time vs. unfair debt collection practices
Senator Win Gatchalian warned financial service providers anew, including online lending platforms, against continuing with their abusive debt collection practice, as he vowed to pursue the legislation criminalizing such acts. “Masyado nang mapangahas ang ibang lending companies na nagsulputan. Hindi sila titigil hangga’t walang batas na magpapanagot sa mga maling gawain nila. Umaabot pa […]
