Insidente ng umanoy fraternity violence sa UP Diliman kinondena
Senator Win Gatchalian has condemned the latest incident of alleged hazing activity by a fraternity in the University of the Philippines (UP)-Diliman. Gatchalian called on the university’s authorities to ensure that the full force of the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018 (Republic Act No. 11053) will fall on students who will be proven to have […]
Higher pay for teachers tops priority bills
Increasing the salary of public school teachers takes precedence in Senator Win Gatchalian’s list of priority bills for the 19th Congress. While three other education-related measures are among his top 10 bills, Gatchalian is likewise bent on putting in motion the mandatory registration of all subscriber identity module (SIM) cards and a law to […]
Focus on numeracy, literacy for K to 3
While the incoming administration is set to review the K to 12 program, Senator Win Gatchalian is proposing to refine the K to 3 curriculum to make it more focused on literacy and numeracy. According to Gatchalian, who is set to retain his chairmanship of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, Arts and Culture […]
To schools, LGUs: Prepare for rollout of COVID-19 booster shots for minors
Senator Win Gatchalian is urging local government units and schools to prepare for the rollout of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots among minors aged 12 to 17. Gatchalian made this call following the Department of Health’s approval of using the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for the 12-17 age group. According to Gatchalian, […]
Support for incoming DepEd admin; focus vs. education crisis
To effectively address the crisis hounding the education sector, Senator Win Gatchalian affirms his commitment to support and work with Vice President-elect Sara Duterte-Carpio who is set to lead the Department of Education (DepEd). Duterte-Carpio took her oath of office yesterday, June 19, in Davao City. For Gatchalian, who is set to retain his […]
Increased local government involvement in education needed
Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing for increased local government involvement in improving the delivery and quality of basic education in the country. The senator cited the crucial role that local governments played to ensure learning continuity amid the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that the proximity of local governments to their constituencies allows them to be […]
Ensure teachers’ quality education, training
To effectively address the crisis hounding the education sector, Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the incoming administration to ensure quality education and training for teachers. “Kung maganda ang mismong pundasyon ng mga guro, inaasahang dekalidad din ang ibibigay nilang klase ng pagtuturo sa mga estudyante nila,” pagdidiin ni Gatchalian. According to Gatchalian, who is […]
Gatchalian to chair Basic Education panel in 19th Congress; vows pursuit of education reforms
Senator Win Gatchalian will keep his chairmanship of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, Arts and Culture in the 19th Congress. Gatchalian vowed to continue his pursuit of reforms that will address the education crisis and improve the performance of the country’s learners. Among his priorities are the full resumption of face-to-face classes, the […]
Ganap na pagbabalik ng face-to-face classes napapanahon na
Senator Win Gatchalian backs the full resumption of face-to-face classes next academic school year, a move that he says would boost the recovery of the basic education sector from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the full resumption of in-person learning is a first step, Gatchalian maintained the need to implement a massive […]
