Economy & Commerce

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on April, 22, 2023

DICT should provide platform for poor LGUs to automate operations

Senator Win Gatchalian wants the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to provide the necessary platform for marginalized local government units (LGUs) to automate their respective operations including tax administration.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on April, 16, 2023

Boost foreign tourist arrivals, create more jobs with VAT refund mechanism

Senator Win Gatchalian is seeking to boost foreign tourist arrivals in the country and create more jobs with the establishment of a mechanism for a refund of value-added tax (VAT).

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on April, 11, 2023

Reminder to taxpayers to file income tax return before deadline

As the deadline for the filing of income tax returns approaches, Senator Win Gatchalian is urging taxpayers to settle their obligation as soon as possible.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on March, 29, 2023

Proposed real property valuation reform measure expected to expedite LGU automation

Senator Win Gatchalian said the proposed real property valuation reform measure is expected to expedite the automation of local government units (LGUs) across the country and improve efficiency in revenue collection.

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

P1/kWh more for lifeline consumers amid persistent high inflation rates

To further cushion the adverse impact of high commodity prices, Senator Win Gatchalian is proposing that the government should provide an additional subsidy of P1/kWh for low-income consumers or a total of P418 million to be sourced from the general appropriations fund.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on March, 18, 2023

High cost of internet access in PH flagged; more affordable rates for consumers needed

Senator Win Gatchalian flagged the high cost of internet access in the country, emphasizing the cost of internet connectivity should be made more affordable for the benefit of consumers.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on March, 16, 2023

Outright exclusion of BSP as fund source for Maharlika bill sought amid potential financial shocks

Senator Win Gatchalian is seeking the outright exclusion of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) as a fund source for the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill amid growing concerns of financial shocks across the globe.

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on March, 6, 2023

BSP capability to respond to crises scrutinized amid Maharlika funding

Senator Win Gatchalian asked the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to demonstrate its capability to respond to possible monetary crises and other financial challenges if it is tapped to provide capital for the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) and its own full capitalization is delayed. 

Economy & Commerce
by Win Gatchalian on February, 28, 2023

Privatization more logical, less controversial source of Maharlika fund

Senator Win Gatchalian said that the privatization of key government assets is a more logical source of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) as this would shield key financial institutions from potential risks and unforeseen challenges.