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Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on June, 23, 2023

NLEX traffic remains heavy; TRB, NLEX urged to address bottlenecks amid toll increase

A week since the toll increase in the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) took effect, regular users of the toll road still complain of the deteriorating traffic situation along the expressway, particularly during peak hours due to the high volume of vehicles.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on June, 22, 2023

Institutionalized local summits to discuss education challenges

Senator Win Gatchalian is proposing to institutionalize the holding of local education summits at least once a year to discuss issues, reforms, and programs.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on June, 22, 2023

Task for EDCOM: Help the 4 out of 10 learners who drop out by Grade 10

Amid on-going efforts to review the K to 12 program, Senator Win Gatchalian identified a challenge that the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) should address: how to help the four out of 10 learners who enter Grade 1 but end up leaving school by Grade 10.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on June, 20, 2023

Gatchalian receives honorary Doctor of Laws from BulSU; vows to protect free higher education

Senator Win Gatchalian received an honorary Doctor of Laws from the Bulacan State University (BulSU) in recognition of his education advocacies, including his role in the passage of the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (Republic Act No. 10931) or the free higher education law.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on June, 19, 2023

VAT refund measure for non-resident tourists should provide seamless experience

Senator Win Gatchalian said the proposed value-added tax (VAT) refund measure for non-resident tourists should provide a seamless experience to ensure that its objective of attracting more tourists is realized.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on June, 19, 2023

PH lags in skills ranking report; reforms to boost competitiveness needed

Following the release of a report which showed the Philippines lagging behind its East and Southeast Asian peers in terms of skills, Senator Win Gatchalian pressed the urgency of implementing reforms to boost Filipinos’ competitiveness.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on June, 13, 2023

Back-to-school campaign to increase enrollment in BARMM

Senator Win Gatchalian is proposing an enhanced back- to-school program in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to address enrollment woes in the region.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on June, 9, 2023

IRR of Excellence in Teacher Education Act signed

Following the signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Excellence in Teacher Education Act (Republic Act No. 11713), Senator Win Gatchalian urged the government to ensure the law’s full implementation so that teachers can receive quality education and training.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on June, 9, 2023

Push for basic education’s digital transformation amid ICT Month

Amid the nationwide celebration of the National Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Month, Senator Win Gatchalian continues his push for the digital transformation of the country’s basic education sector.