Senator Win Gatchalian calls for a Senate inquiry on the issues surrounding the looming expiration of Service Contract 38 or the Malampaya Deep Water Gas-To-Power Project given its critical role in the country's energy security.
Gatchalian calls on the Department of Energy to immediately act on all pending solar project applications emphasizing that a mechanism is already in place that streamlines the permitting process for both foreign and domestic investors.
"Instead of wasting time in reviving the obsolete Bataan Nuclear Power Plant, the DOE should just focus on setting up the necessary legislation, regulations, and public acceptance through greater transparency."
"I am one with the President in conducting local consultations with the residents of the province of Bataan because they will be the ones directly affected in case of a nuclear disaster."
Gatchalian calls on the DOE to consider studying the case of Vietnam in pursuing nuclear power plants before venturing on the revival of the mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant.
Gatchalian stresses that considering the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on access to education, institutionalizing and strengthening ALS is crucial in the education sector's efforts to 'build back better.'
Gatchalian reiterates that teachers and school personnel should be assured that all of their school needs are addressed since they are crucial in the roll-out of the Basic Education-Learning Continuity Plan
Gatchalian warns that bombarding public school teachers with loads of tasks would increase teachers' stress and anxiety levels, which would hamper the effectiveness and quality of instruction for more than 22 million learners enrolled in public schools.
Gatchalian files Senate Resolution No. 526 seeking a Senate inquiry on the quality of teacher education and training in the country, including the performance of Teacher Education Institutions.