Claim centers would be set up in areas affected by the oil spill, the owner of the ill-fated motor tanker (MT) Terranova said on Wednesday, August 14. Valeriano del Rosario, legal counsel of the owner of the MTKR Terranova, told the Senate Committee on Environment and Natural...
Senator Cynthia Villar stressed the importance of instilling awareness about environmental sustainability for future generations, a value she wishes to continue as Las Piñas held its Waterlily Festival anew, now in its 17th year. (Photo from the Office of Senator Cynthia Villar) "Through this...
Outgoing Senator Cynthia Villar has revealed that she is planning to run as mayor of Las Piñas City. (MB file photo) "Gusto ko mag-mayor...Wala lang tingin ko malaki ang maitutulong ko sa Las Piñas (I want to be mayor...I just think I can do a lot for Las Piñas," she told reporters on...
Rather than pushing through with reclamation projects, Senator Cynthia Villar said on Wednesday, July 31, that decongesting Metro Manila is a viable option for development. Senator Cynthia Villar discusses the effects of the reclamation projects in Manila Bay in line with the recent flooding caused...
Senator Cynthia Villar underscored the significance of employing innovative approaches and collaborative efforts to safeguard the country's protected areas as well as enhance the well-being of communities. "Through efficient collaboration and embracing new technologies, we can strengthen our...
Senator Cynthia Villar highlighted the importance of women embracing technological advancements to pave the way for the continued progress of the Philippine economy. Sen. Cynthia A. Villar emphasizes women's role in the digital age at the 18th Annual General Assembly of the Philippine Federation of...
Sen. Cynthia Villar is pushing for the passage of the bill that seeks to advance the development, promotion, and competitiveness of the livestock, poultry, and dairy industries in the country. Senate Bill No. 2558 or “An Act Strengthening the Livestock, Poultry and Dairy Development and...
Senator Cynthia Villar hailed the ratification of the Bicameral Conference Committee report on the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act just before the Congress’ sine die adjournment. According to Villar, the measure would lessen the hardships of Filipino farmers and consumers. The...
Sen. Cynthia Villar criticized the National Food Authority (NFA), which according to her, has not proven itself in terms of looking after rice farmers and consumers' welfare. Villar made the statement after President Marcos said he would certify as urgent the bill proposing to amend the...
Nueva Ecija 1st district Rep. Mikaela Angela Suansing (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Even an author of the 2019 Rice Tarrification Law (RTL) in the House of Representatives has admitted the need to amend the controversial statute, if only...
Senator Cynthia Villar (Senate PRIB) Amending Republic Act (RA) No.11203 or the Rice Tarrification Law (RTL) will help poor Filipinos get access to cheaper rice. Deputy Majority Leader Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre and Deputy Majority...
Sen. Cynthia Villar expressed support for Administrative Order No. 20 easing the rules on the importation of agricultural products. She mentioned this on Tuesday, April 23, during the 73rd Philippine Society of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers (PSABE) Annual National Convention, the 35th...
