Senator Joel Villanueva said he is raring to hear from President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s his plans for the country’s vast workers in his first State of the Nation Address (SONA). Villanueva said he wants to hear from the President in particular his plans for workers—from job...
Senator Joel Villanueva advised graduating students of a Bulacan university not to give up from the challenges the country is facing, and continue building their knowledge even after graduation. PHOTO BY Ali Vicoy This was the senator’s message to the 11,285 graduates as the guest speaker of the...
Senator Joel Villanueva today July 13 said the Senate is always ready to work with the Executive branch in finding solutions on its plan to rightsize the bureaucracy. media Villanueva said the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) should identify which agencies could be rightsized and this...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) only needs to be clear and more energetic in their information campaign regarding the new polymer bills. Senator Joel Villanueva (Senate of the Philippines) Incoming Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva issued this statement following criticisms against the...
Senator Joel Villanueva, the shoo-in Senate Majority Leader in the 19th Congress, said he is ready to discuss with the Marcos administration on proposals to declare a state of emergency for the agriculture sector amid fears of an emerging food crisis. A the 19th Congress is scheduled to open on...
BODIES of four persons believed to be ‘salvage’ or summary execution victims are sprawled on a remote part of the road in Purok 9, Biasong, Barangay Imelda, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, Sunday, July 10. (Photo courtesy of Cyril Cambalon Jr.) CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The bodies of four suspected...
Senator Joel Villanueva today July 4 filed the first 20 of his priority bills for the 19th Congress to continue his advocacy and fulfill his campaign promises of job creation and security. “For our second term, our job in the Senate is still jobs. We are pushing for job opportunities and job...
Senator Joel Villanueva on Sunday, July 3 joined other lawmakers in saying that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s decisioin to veto the proposed Bulacan Airport City Special Economic Zone and Freeport as “unfortunate” but vowed to re-file the measure in the 19th Congress....
Senators on Thursday, June 30 hailed President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for his commitment to prioritize agriculture, labor and the education sector during his inaugural speech at the National Museum where he formally took his oath of office as the Philippine’s 17th president. In...
Senator Joel Villanueva, chairman of the Senate labor committee in the 18th Congress, on Thursday, June 30, thanked President Ferdinand ‘’Bongbong’’ R. Marcos Jr. for recognizing labor-related programs as priorities in his administration. Senator Joel Villanueva (Senate of the Philippines)...
Senator Joel Villanueva on Wednesday, June 28 said the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) should clarify the basis of their list of alleged smugglers and smuggling protectors. ‘’Their list is very raw. Where are the facts that support their report? How did they come up with this...
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has garnered an unmodified opinion, the highest audit rating given by the Commission on Audit (COA) for the "fair presentation" of its financial reports and records. PDEA Director General Wilkins Villanueva (Photo courtesy of PDEA) PDEA Director General...
