Neophyte Senator Camille Villar is advocating for increased government investment in education and innovation, arguing that it is time to empower the next generation of Filipino talents to become globally competitive in science and technology. Villar has been reviewing the proposed 2026 budgets of...
Senator Camille Villar has filed a resolution seeking a Senate probe into the country’s worsening mental health situation, emphasizing the need to strengthen the implementation of existing laws and make care more accessible to Filipinos in need. Through Proposed Senate Resolution No. 99, Villar,...
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 Camille Villar has filed a bill seeking stronger protection for business process outsourcing (BPO) workers. Villar filed Senate Bill No. 1401 or the “BPO Workers’ Welfare and Protection Act” which seeks to institutionalize comprehensive safeguards for employees in the outsourcing...
Former Senator Cynthia Villar welcomed the signing of Republic Act No. 12308, or the Animal Industry Development and Competitiveness Act (AIDCA), a measure aimed at revitalizing the country’s livestock, poultry, and dairy sectors through a ₱200-billion investment over the next 10 years. “I...
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...
Amid the recovery of the consumer market, billionaire Manuel B. Villar Jr. is strengthening management of AllHome Corp. and AllDay Marts Inc. by hiring two retail veterans as their new presidents. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), AllHome said Frances Rosalie T. Coloma has...
Leisure-focused developments such as golf communities are increasing in numbers, particularly outside the National Capital Region. Across the country, there are more than 80 golf courses with world-class features such as tropical environments and elevation blends that were mostly built pre-2000....
An official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Wednesday, Sept. 10, pushed for a different, nature-based strategy when it comes to flood management. During the Senate hearing of the Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, DENR Undersecretary...
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 Camille Villar is advocating the establishment of dedicated breastfeeding centers in every barangay nationwide to ensure proper nutrition for infants and provide stronger support for mothers. Villar filed the “Barangay Breastfeeding Centers Act,” which mandates the creation of...
