Sen. Mark Villar said on Wednesday, December 4 that the Independent Commission on Infrastructure’s (ICI) latest decision to refer his case before the Ombudsman proves that the allegations against him are without any basis. “The ICI’s decision to refer my case to the Ombudsman reaffirms...
Senator Mark Villar has declared a total net worth of ₱1,261,337,817 in his latest Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN), making him so far the wealthiest member of the Upper Chamber. His declaration includes a mix of high-value real estate, investments, and multiple...
Senator Mark Villar has filed a bill mandating comprehensive drone monitoring of all government construction projects as a requirement before any payments can be processed. Senate Bill (SB) No. 1438, titled the "Government Construction Project Transparency and Accountability Act of 2025”,...
Senator Mark Villar stated on Thursday, Oct. 2, that none of his relatives acquired government contracts during his five-year tenure as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) secretary. In a statement Thursday, Oct. 2, Senator Mark says that he welcomes and fully supports any...
In the Senate Committee on Finance Hearing on the proposed 2026 national budget, Senator Mark Villar urged making more national investments in the country’s tourism sector. He observed that the Philippines was already lagging behind other Southeast Asian countries, stating that it was high time...
Senator Mark Villar has filed Senate Bill No. 95, also known as the Universal Social Pension for Senior Citizens Act, seeking to expand pension benefits to all elderly Filipinos regardless of their social or economic status. The measure aims to amend Republic Act No. 7432, which currently limits...
Senator Mark Villar on Tuesday, August 26 has called on relevant government agencies to hold accountable those contractors who may have submitted falsified geotagged photographs of government projects as part of their certification and justify payments. Villar, a former Department of Public Works...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has fined Villar Land Holding Corp. and its officers a total of ₱12 million after denying the company’s request for an extension to file required financial reports, citing repeated failure to meet deadlines. The SEC’s investigation was prompted by...
Senator Mark Villar reaffirmed his commitment to championing modern public transport systems in the Philippines, underscoring the vital importance of the Light Rail Transit (LRT), the Metro Rail Transit (MRT), and the Metro Manila Subway in addressing traffic gridlock and improving the lives of...
Senator Mark Villar pressed the government on Tuesday, Aug. 19, to adopt a unified flood control master plan, warning that fragmented projects and substandard construction are wasting public funds while leaving millions vulnerable to disasters. In a Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing, Villar...
Senator Mark A. Villar has filed the “Teachers’ Home in School Act,” a bill seeking to provide free on-site housing for public school teachers, particularly those facing long or difficult commutes. Villar said many teachers assigned to far-flung areas are forced to rent small rooms or live...
Senator Mark Villar has filed a bill seeking to grant all Filipinos covered by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) free annual medical check-up, complete with basic laboratory tests such as blood sugar and cholesterol screening. The initiative aims to make healthcare more...
