GATCHALIAN, WIN T.
Independent · Nationwide
Issue mix
EXPRESSING THE SENATE’S GRATITUDE AFTER THE MINDANAO EARTHQUAKE
The Senate of the Philippines adopted a resolution thanking rescue workers, healthcare personnel, local government units, uniformed services, civil volunteer groups, and humanitarian responders for their quick assistance to communities affected by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Mindanao.
PHILIPPINE NORMAL UNIVERSITY AS THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY FOR TEACHER EDUCATION
The bill proposes to enhance the Philippine Normal University by declaring it the national university for teacher education and allocating funds for its development. It is currently pending in the committee responsible for higher education.
SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY FOR CHILDREN ACT
The Social Media Safety for Children Act seeks to establish rules regarding the minimum age for using social media, how children can access these platforms, and what social media companies must do to ensure safety. It is currently under review by the committee.
PHILIPPINE BUDGETING CODE
The bill SBN-1921 seeks to create a comprehensive code for budgeting laws in the Philippines. It is currently under review by the Finance Committee.
TRAVEL TAX ABOLITION ACT OF 2026
The Travel Tax Abolition Act of 2026 proposes to eliminate the travel tax. It is currently under consideration by the Ways and Means Committee.
FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is a proposed law that seeks to regulate how debts are collected, ensuring that debtors are protected from abusive practices. It is currently pending in the House of Representatives.
UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO QUALITY TERTIARY EDUCATION ACT
The bill seeks to improve access to quality tertiary education in the Philippines by amending an existing law. It has been approved by both houses of Congress.
EXTENDING THE DURATION OF SECOND CONGRESSIONAL COMMISSION ON EDUCATION (EDCOM II)
The bill, titled 'An Act Extending the Duration of the Second Congressional Commission on Education,' aims to prolong the existence of EDCOM II and modifies an existing law related to it. It has been approved by the President and is under the committee for Higher, Technical and Vocational Education.