Public Order & Safety

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on January, 1, 2023

Major tollways should ensure swift passage of vehicles amid possible exodus

Senator Win Gatchalian called on the management of major tollways in the country to ensure the swift passage of vehicles amid an expected traffic build-up on January 2 before regular work and classes resume the next day.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on December, 31, 2022

Ban sale, distribution, use of firecrackers, pyrotechnics

Even with the issuance of Executive Order (EO) No. 28 and the Philippine National Police's operational guidelines on regulating the use and control of firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices, Senator Win Gatchalian took note that there were still reports of new year firework-related Injuries during the 2021-2022 yuletide season.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on December, 26, 2022

Beware of GCash scam ahead of SIM registration rollout

Senator Win Gatchalian cautioned subscriber identification module (SIM) users, such as mobile phone and laptop consumers, against a recently discovered GCash scam ahead of the start of SIM registration on December 27.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on December, 21, 2022

Create national traffic enforcement and management center

Senator Win Gatchalian is seeking the establishment of a national traffic enforcement and management center for an efficient traffic enforcement and road safety policy.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on December, 20, 2022

BOC urged to ramp up modernization program

Senator Win Gatchalian urged the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to ramp up its modernization program, achieve full digitalization, and invest in technology such as x-ray machines, to arrest incidents of smuggling, including technical smuggling, rid the agency of corrupt employees, and further improve revenue collection.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on December, 11, 2022

Assess BOC modernization program amid smuggling issues

Senator Win Gatchalian wants to assess the modernization program of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) amid the influx of smuggled products into the country.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on December, 6, 2022

Mandatory insurance coverage for construction workers

Senator Win Gatchalian wants construction workers to be provided with mandatory insurance coverage by their employers because of the hazardous work environment they work in.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on November, 24, 2022

Warning to text scammers: Your days are numbered

Senator Win Gatchalian warned unscrupulous individuals and groups sending text scams and phishing messages that their days are numbered as the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Registration Law is being fast-tracked for its immediate implementation.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on November, 20, 2022

World Children’s Day message: Sustain crackdown vs. online sexual abuse of children

Amid the global celebration of World Children’s Day today, November 20, Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the government to sustain the momentum of its crackdown on online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC).