Sen. Mark Villar did the “lipat-bakod” in Senate Senator Mark Villar has officially joined the Senate majority bloc, leaving the minority group led by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano. The minority bloc Senators are Pia Cayetano, Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, Jinggoy Estrada, Loren Legarda, Rodante Marcoleta, Imee Marcos, and Robin Padilla. Villar’s transfer was formally confirmed … Read more
Senate Minority Bloc Except for Sen. Mark Villar Abstain from Voting MARK VILLAR – The Senator-judge is the sole member of the minority bloc who participated in the voting to change the threshold in convicting Vice President Sara Duterte. The Senate impeachment court has recently voted on one of the long-standing issue with regards to … Read more
Mark Villar Says Patients and the Remains of the Dead Should Never Be Held Hostage by Hospitals MARK VILLAR – A proposed measure backed by Senator Mark Villar seeks to put an end to the practice of keeping patients, newborns, and even the remains of deceased individuals in hospitals over unpaid bills. Senator Mark Villar … Read more
Big Boost for Commuters as Villar Family Supports LRT 1 Cavite Extension VILLAR – Thousands of commuters may soon benefit as the Villar family offers property that could help speed up the completion of the LRT-1 Cavite Extension. The long-delayed Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) Cavite Extension has received a significant boost after the … Read more
Mark Villar Applauds Alex Eala After Historic Wimbledon Breakthrough ALEX EALA – Filipina tennis star Alex Eala continues to make the nation proud as her impressive Wimbledon campaign inspires leaders and sports fans across the Philippines. Senator Mark Villar has filed a resolution in the Senate to honor Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala for her … Read more
Are Senators Joel Villanueva and Mark Villar Joining the Majority Bloc? JOEL VILLANUEVA, MARK VILLAR – The two (2) minority Senators are reportedly not part of the petition that the Cayetano bloc filed before the Supreme Court over the issue on the Senate leadership. The senators are currently divided over the issue of the Senate … Read more
Sen. Mark Villar proposed a bill to address job hunt costs and skills mismatch Senator Mark Villar called for the immediate passage of two bills aimed at expanding job opportunities and reducing barriers faced by Filipino workers and job seekers. In line with the commemoration of Labor Day on Friday, May 1, the lawmaker asserted … Read more
Villar Wants Every Filipino Community To Have Its Own Public Park VILLAR – Senator Villar is advocating for greener communities through a proposed law mandating public parks nationwide. Senator Mark Villar is pushing for the immediate passage of a bill that would mandate the establishment of at least one public green park in every city … Read more
Subpoenas have been sent to Manny Villar and his family. The Department of Justice (DOJ) said subpoenas have been sent to Manny Villar and the other members of his family. Property tycoon Manny Villar and members of his family have been subpoenaed over alleged violations of the Securities Regulation Code, in connection with a criminal … Read more
Criminal raps filed against Manny Villar and his family. The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed criminal complaints against Manny Villar and his family, and the Villar Land Holdings Corp. On Saturday, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said that it has filed a criminal complaint against Villar Land Holdings Corp and its officers. The Villar … Read more