Senator Win Gatchalian urged the government to come up with a comprehensive contingency plan to ensure a sufficient supply of rice, a major staple in the country, and counter the rising price of the grain.

Senator Win Gatchalian condemned in the harshest terms the killing of 17-year-old Jerhod “Jemboy” Baltazar, saying that the Navotas teen’s death because of mistaken identity is reprehensible and that erring officials should be dealt with the full force of the law.

Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a bill that seeks to establish the country’s archipelagic sea lanes amid heightened tensions between the China Coast Guard and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) at the West Philippine Sea following the former’s malicious maneuvers that include the use of water cannon against PCG vessels on a resupply mission.

Senator Win Gatchalian underscores the need for the government to undertake an effective flood control program that would shield communities from the damaging impact of climate change.

Alarmed over the proliferation of various crimes attributed to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), Senator Win Gatchalian said POGO-related criminal activities are likely to escalate unless the industry is expunged permanently from the country.

Senator Win Gatchalian urged the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) to devise appropriate and actionable strategies to effectively address the growing criminal activities associated with the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) industry.

Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a resolution seeking an inquiry into the government’s readiness to mitigate the impact of the El Niño phenomenon that will likely persist until the first quarter of next year.

Senator Win Gatchalian said the rising involvement of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in various criminalities, including human trafficking, could drive away tourists and dampen arrivals in the country.

Senator Win Gatchalian filed a resolution seeking to investigate the rising involvement of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and accredited service providers in various crimes, including human trafficking and kidnap-for ransom, despite efforts by authorities to arrest such incidents.