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SENATE TO PRIORITIZE KEY ECONOMIC MEASURES

Senate President Win Gatchalian said the upper chamber will prioritize key economic measures aimed at addressing the country’s rising cost of living, increasing workers’ take-home pay, reducing electricity costs, improving infrastructure, and creating more jobs. In his speech during the opening of the Second Regular Session of the 20th Congress, Gatchalian said the Senate’s legislative […]

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IMPEACHMENT RECORDS ACCESSIBLE ON SENATE WEBSITE

Senate President Win Gatchalian said that all documents and filings related to the ongoing impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte are being made accessible to the public through the Senate website to ensure transparency in the proceedings. “Sisiguraduhin natin na lahat ng dokumento at ebidensya ay makikita ng publiko dahil naka-upload na ang mga […]

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GATCHALIAN: IMPLEMENT LIGTAS PINOY ACT NOW

As Typhoon Inday impacts parts of the country, Senate President Win Gatchalian is urging heightened preparedness and vigilance among communities, while reiterating the need for the full implementation of the Ligtas Pinoy Act to ensure safer and more resilient evacuation systems. Gatchalian stressed the importance of early preparation and called on local government units to […]

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GATCHALIAN: BAN SMARTPHONES IN ALL SCHOOLS

Aside from imposing a social media ban for minors amidst the rise of violence in the country’s schools, Senate President Win Gatchalian is reiterating his proposal to prohibit the use of smartphones and other electronic devices during class hours in both public and private schools.  Gatchalian’s call follows the suspension of on-site classes at a […]

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ABANTE TO GATCHALIAN: PH NEEDS PRINCIPLED LEADERS

Manila 6th District Representative Benny Abante offered prayers for newly elected Senate President Win Gatchalian and the entire Senate leadership, saying the country needs wisdom, discernment, and principled leadership now more than ever as it faces important national challenges, including the impending impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Abante, who also serves as senior […]

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FREE TERTIARY ED PRIORITY FOR 4PS STUDENTS PUSHED 

Students hailing from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) will soon be prioritized as beneficiaries of the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES), Senate President Win Gatchalian assured.  The Senate recently ratified the bicameral conference committee report on Senate Bill No. 1894 and House Bill No. 8476, which seek to amend and strengthen the Universal Access to […]