The Extended Producers’ Responsibility (EPR) Act has already lapsed into law, Senator Cynthia Villar reported. During the plenary session Tuesday, July 26, Villar, chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change, said the EPR Law would now mandate large...
Senator Cynthia A. Villar has expressed hope that the Circular Explorer would preserve Philippine natural resources and save the environment from further degradation. The Circular Explorer is a solar-powered recycling catamaran to promote sustainable practices and commitment to a circular economy...
With 13 days to go before the opening of the 19th Congress on July 25, Senator Cynthia A. Villar filed her priority bills designed to further accelerate the country's agricultural growth, to preserve and conserve the environment, and to help Filipino entrepreneurs. Villar will retain the...
Senator Cynthia Villar highlighted Saturday, July 2 that 11 of her local bills seeking the establishment of multi-species marine hatcheries in various locations nationwide are now laws. Villar, chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food, has pushed for the passage of these measures...
SEN. Cynthia A. Villar speaks after inducting newly elected officials in Barotac Nuveo, Iloilo Tuesday, June 28. (Courtesy of Sen. Cynthia A. Villar’s office) ILOILO CITY – For Sen. Cynthia A. Villar, President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. as incoming Agriculture Secretary is meant...
Senator Cynthia A. Villar today June 28 congratulated all members of the prestigious Fraternal Order of Eagles (Philippine Eagles) for their genuine and sincere humanitarian services to the Filipino people during the past several years. "These selflessness and unity have inspired so many of our...
Senator Cynthia A. Villar has lauded the accomplishments of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in realizing an accelerated and sustainable irrigation development. Speaking during the 59th Anniversary celebration of NIA, Villar acknowledged the collective efforts of the agency's...
Senator Cynthia Villar said Tuesday, June 21 that farm tourism and farm schools help augment the income of farmers and boost the country's agriculture. Villar, chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture and Food Committee, said these are among the reasons why she authored the Farm Tourism Development...
Senator Cynthia A. Villar on Tuesday, June 14 reiterated the adoption of composting procedures and the use of organic fertilizer to protect the soil after noting that bad practices in agriculture reduce nutrients in the soil which resulted to its 38 percent degradation. In her video message during...
As the Philippines celebrated the 49th World Environment Day yesterday (June 5), Senator Cynthia A. Villar encouraged everyone to be responsible and passionate to contribute and inspire others to do their own part in healing Mother Earth. Villar, chairperson of the Senate committee on environment...
The Senate has ratified the bicameral conference committee report on a bill repealing Republic Act (RA) 10000, or the Agri-Agra Reform Credit Act of 2009, to enhance access of agricultural communities to financial services and programs that increase productivity. Senator Cynthia Villar, chairperson...
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Wednesday congratulated Senators Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri and Cynthia Villar for finally resolving the impasse regarding the Senate presidency. Drilon issued his congratulatory statement after Villar conceded in the Senate presidential race in favor of...
