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As public schools welcome around 28 million learners for the opening of School Year 2026-2027, Senate President Pro Tempore Senator Win Gatchalian pressed the need to accelerate learning recovery. Gatchalian reiterated that this school year offers the opportunity to strengthen the implementation of the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program, which will give struggling […]
As public schools welcome back some 28 million learners nationwide, Senate President Pro Tempore Win Gatchalian called for stronger enforcement of programs promoting mental health and addressing bullying in schools. Gatchalian stressed that bullying remains a serious concern, noting that the Philippines continues to be tagged as the ‘bullying capital of the world’. “One in […]
With the Philippines ranking 15th globally in responding to child sexual violence, Senator Win Gatchalian reiterated the need for a stronger crackdown on online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC). In the 2026 Out of the Shadows Index, which measures how 60 countries prevent and respond to sexual violence against children and adolescents, the […]
With classes set to open on June 8, Senator Win Gatchalian urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to ensure that there will be enough tutors for the rollout of the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program. The 2026 national budget has allotted P8.9 billion for the implementation of the ARAL Program this year, which […]
Senator Win Gatchalian reiterated his call for a P1,500 monthly subsidy for about 5 million minimum wage earners following a rapid increase in inflation last month, slower economic growth in the first quarter of the year, and forecasts of persistently high inflation. “Lest we forget, the country is still in a crisis amid all the […]
To strengthen the delivery of early childhood care and development (ECCD) programs and services across the country, Senator Win Gatchalian emphasized the urgent need to equip Child Development Workers (CDWs) with high-quality training and upskilling opportunities. Gatchalian made this call following the ceremonial graduation of CDWs and the launching of ECCD E-learning courses by the […]
Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing to ease the tax burden on micro businesses through the GINHAWA measure amid continuing economic uncertainty brought about by the Middle East tensions and high oil prices. “Kapag pinagaan natin ang buwis ng maliliit na negosyo, mas mapapalago nila ang kanilang kabuhayan at masisiguro ang tuloy-tuloy nilang kita at trabaho […]
Senator Win Gatchalian renewed his push for the enactment of the proposed Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Act, following the week-long fire that engulfed the Navotas sanitary landfill, saying the incident underscores the urgent need for the country to have sustainable waste management solutions. “Hindi na tayo maaaring manatiling nakaasa sa mga tambakan ng basura na naglalagay sa […]
Following Indonesia’s enforcement of a social media ban for minors under 16, Senator Win Gatchalian reiterated his push for a similar prohibition in the Philippines. Indonesia is the first country in Southeast Asia to enforce a social media ban for minors. “Indonesia is the first country in Southeast Asia to enforce a social media ban […]
Away from the storied halls of the Senate, where they are currently working together to address the energy and food crisis facing the nation, Senators Kiko Pangilinan, Erwin Tulfo, and Win Gatchalian found themselves at the Alvarez Park Cafe in Valenzuela City to catch up on their newfound friendship and camaraderie. There, Pangilinan and Tulfo […]