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by Win Gatchalian on December, 18, 2022

Institutionalized Arabic Language and Islamic Values Education

Amid the global celebration of the World Arabic Language Day today, December 18, Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing for the institutionalization of the Arabic Language and Islamic Values Education (ALIVE) in all public and private basic education schools outside the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

Education
by Win Gatchalian on December, 13, 2022

Gov’t assistance, subsidies to private schools to cover BARMM

Private schools in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) will be included in the Government Assistance and Subsidies to Students and Teachers in Private Education (GASTPE), Senator Win Gatchalian assured.

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.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on December, 10, 2022

2023 national budget to support ALS learners

Learners enrolled under the Alternative Learning System (ALS) will receive support under the 2023 national budget, Senator Win Gatchalian assures.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on December, 9, 2022

Funding support for learners with disabilities under 2023 budget

Learners with disabilities will receive funding support under the 2023 national budget, Senator Win Gatchalian assures.

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.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on December, 6, 2022

Restore ROTC in college

Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a bill that seeks to reinstitutionalize the two-year mandatory Basic Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Program and the two-year voluntary Advance ROTC Program at the tertiary level.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on December, 4, 2022

Enhance consumer protection amid frenzied Christmas shopping

As consumer spending accelerates ahead of Christmas and New Year festivities, Senator Win Gatchalian is seeking to amend the Consumer Act of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 7394) to strengthen the rights of consumers and enhance measures designed to protect them.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on December, 4, 2022

Prioritize effective implementation of ‘Inclusive Education Law’ for learners with disabilities

Amid the celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the administration to ensure that learners with disabilities are not left behind in the education sector's recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.