"Hiring these graduates as contact tracers, however, will be a boost to tracking down and isolating carriers of the virus, especially now that lockdown measures are being gradually lifted."
Gatchalian is urging the government to carry out a subsidy program similar to the Paycheck Protection Program of the United States to prevent further lay-offs in the country.
BINAY: "While we thank Meralco for giving a refund of the amount it may have overcharged, we are still asking for more transparency on our electric bills."
GATCHALIAN: "So hangga't hindi malinaw ang eksplanasyon ng Meralco ay wag munang maningil. Paano magbabayad ang mga tao kung hindi nila naiintidihan ang kanilang binabayaran."
Gatchalian is urging public and private basic education institutions to mobilize their Child Protection Committees (CPCs) against violence and abuse on learners.