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by Win Gatchalian on February, 18, 2023

Make payment for estate, donor’s tax easier for heirs

Senator Win Gatchalian wants to make it easier for heirs to file and pay for their estate taxes. This is one of the provisions of Senate Bill 1346, or the Ease of Paying Tax Act, which introduces administrative tax reforms by amending certain provisions of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on February, 17, 2023

VAT refund for foreign tourists to revitalize tourism industry, drive economic growth

The proposed implementation of the value-added tax (VAT) refund program for foreign tourists could potentially revitalize the local tourism industry which in turn could help drive overall economic growth, Senator Win Gatchalian said.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on February, 16, 2023

To DSWD: Tap PTAs to implement Parent Effectiveness Service vs bullying

Senator Win Gatchalian is proposing that the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) work with Parent-Teacher Associations (PTA) in implementing the Parent Effectiveness Service Program Act (Republic Act No. 11908) to strengthen parental involvement in child development such as preventing bullying.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on February, 15, 2023

Unreported bullying cases alarming; improved mechanisms for reporting needed

Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the Department of Education (DepEd) to improve its mechanisms for the reporting of bullying cases in the country’s schools.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on February, 15, 2023

Strong crackdown on child trafficking

With the conclusion of the National Awareness Week on the Prevention of Child Abuse and Exploitation, Senator Win Gatchalian is reiterating his call for a stronger crackdown on various forms of child trafficking, including the online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC).

Education
by Win Gatchalian on February, 12, 2023

DepEd’s mental health programs should be cohesive, holistic

The Department of Education’s (DepE) mental health program should be both cohesive and holistic to effectively uphold the well-being of learners, Senator Win Gatchalian said.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on February, 11, 2023

POGO auditor’s bank not authorized in PH according to BSP

The supposed bank of third party auditor Global ComRCI contracted by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) for Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) has not been authorized at any point by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to conduct business in the country and thus cannot issue bank guarantees, Senator Win Gatchalian said.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on February, 10, 2023

Soleil Bank affiliate disowns bank guarantee for POGO auditor as per BSP

An affiliate of Soleil Chartered bank has disowned any bank certification issued in favor of third party auditor Global ComRCI contracted by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) for Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe Medalla’s letter to Senator Win Gatchalian.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on February, 9, 2023

Ease requirements for distributing centenarians’ benefits

Senator Win Gatchalian wants eased requirements and improved efficiency in the distribution of benefits to be awarded to centenarians.