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Education
by Win Gatchalian on February, 7, 2023

Pursue inquiry on implementation of sexuality education in schools

As the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) raises concerns on teenage pregnancies among minors aged 10 to 14, Senator Win Gatchalian said he will pursue a Senate inquiry to help strengthen the Department of Education’s implementation of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE).

Education
by Win Gatchalian on February, 6, 2023

Senate inquiry on state of education in BARMM

Senator Win Gatchalian is seeking an inquiry on the state of education in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to address low enrollment, improve learner outcomes, and improve access to quality basic education in the region.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on February, 6, 2023

Senate inquiry on implementation of anti-bullying law

Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a resolution seeking a Senate inquiry on the status of the implementation of the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 (Republic Act No. 10627) to address the alarming incidence of bullying in the country’s schools to recommend policy and legislative interventions for its effective enforcement.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on February, 6, 2023

Survey says local language is least preferred medium of instruction for Grades 1-3

A language spoken in a particular region is FIlipinos’ least preferred medium of instruction for Grades 1 to 3, results of a Pulse Asia survey commissioned by Senator Win Gatchalian show.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on February, 3, 2023

PNU to confer Gatchalian with Doctor of Education, honoris causa

Senator Win Gatchalian will receive today the honorary degree of Doctor of Education, honoris causa, from the Philippine Normal University (PNU).

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on February, 2, 2023

Social costs of POGO operations outweigh economic benefits

Senator Win Gatchalian said that the social costs of allowing Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) in the country outweigh the economic benefits, citing a cost-benefit analysis (CBA) conducted on the industry.

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

Blue Ribbon inquiry on PAGCOR procurement of 3rd party auditor of POGOs

Senator Win Gatchalian wants the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee to conduct an inquiry into the alleged anomalous procurement of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) of a third party auditor in charge of determining the gross gaming revenues of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country.

Education
by Win Gatchalian on January, 30, 2023

Survey says lack of classrooms should be top priority of DepEd

Lack of classrooms. Based on the results of a Pulse Asia survey commissioned by Senator Win Gatchalian, more than half of Filipinos think this is the top issue that the Department of Education (DepEd) should immediately address.

Public Order & Safety
by Win Gatchalian on January, 28, 2023

Social protection for freelance workers

Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a bill seeking to provide social protection for freelance workers in the country as the sector is expected to sustain growth moving forward.