English: Gatchalian pointed out that since the Senate already passed similar measures during the 17th and 18th Congresses, the enactment of this measure into law should be prioritized under the 19th Congress. The lawmaker added that while congressional initiatives were able to provide for the grant of a cash allowance for teaching supplies and materials under the national budget.
Filipino: Paliwanag ni Gatchalian, pumasa na sa Senado ang kaparehong mga panukala noong 17th and 18th Congress. Kaya naman dapat maging prayoridad ngayong 19th Congress ang pagsasabatas ng naturang panukala. Ayon pa kay Gatchalian, bagama't napopondohan naman ng Kongreso ang pagkakaloob ng teaching supplies allowance sa ilalim ng national budget.