Building a sustainable housing business was once just a spark of idea for this couple. Yet, that faint but guiding light ignited their sleeping passion for the Earth’s tallest grass—an ambition they chased for years. Now, they awake to the dreams they built. Their secret? Passing the fire on to...
Senators are pushing for alternative ways to solve traffic woes along EDSA over imposing congestion fees for motorists. Senator Joel Villanueva on Thursday said that the full implementation of the Work from Home Law is a more effective, equitable, and sustainable solution to Metro Manila's traffic...
Voting 18-1-0 Senate on Tuesday, February 4, approved on third and final reading House Bill 10926 which gives the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) a fresh 25-year franchise. Senator Joel Villanueva, the bill's sponsor, expressed his sincere appreciation to the Senate leadership led by Senate...
Senator Joel Villanueva urged President Marcos on Friday, Jan. 31 to certify the legislated wage hike bill in the Senate as urgent, emphasizing the need to improve the standard of living for Filipino workers. Villanueva, who serves as Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Labor, Employment, and...
Senator Joel Villanueva has been awarded the prestigious World Integrity Prize and recognized as a "Person of Sincere Anti-Corruption Integrity" by the South Korea-based Anti-Corruption Civil Movement General Federation (ACCMGF). (Photo from the Office of Senator Joel Villanueva) This accolade...
The House quad-committee (quad-comm) on Tuesday, Jan. 21, lifted its contempt and detention order on former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) chief Wilkins Villanueva. Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, lead committee chairman, approved Abang Lingkod Rep. Joseph Stephen...
CIBAC Party-List Rep. Eddie Villanueva (left), US President Donald Trump (Facebook) Evangelist-solon CIBAC Party-List Rep. Bro. Eddie Villanueva welcomed on Tuesday, Jan. 21 the hardline pronouncement of newly-installed United States (US)...
The Senate on Monday, January 20 honored Sofronio Vazquez, who won the American reality singing competition “The Voice.” Senate President Francis “Chiz” G. Escudero leads senators in honoring Filipino singing sensation Sofronio Vazquez, who made a history for being the first Filipino...
Senate minority leader Senator Risa Hontiveros said she is willing to accept refinements to Senate Bill No. 1979 or the proposed Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Act but insists that there are no provisions in the bill that runs counter to the country’s sex education policies. Hontiveros...
Senator Joel Villanueva strongly urged concerned government agencies to leave no stone unturned in the enforcement of laws to protect Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) against maltreatment and abuse. Villanueva, principal author, and sponsor of the Department of Migrant Workers Act made the call on...
Senator Joel Villanueva is looking to have at least a second reading approval of Meralco’s franchise renewal before the Senate takes a break on Feb. 8. "Hopefully, I'm looking at before the break, mapasa naman ito (we can pass this) at least on second reading," he said on Thursday, Feb. 16,...
Two senators on Thursday, January 16 have expressed their reservation on the bill seeking to prevent adolescent pregnancy in the country. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Thursday, January 16 said he is wary over the provisions of Senate Bill No. 1979 or the proposed...
