Senator Joel Villanueva on Sunday called on the government to ensure that the 45-day public works ban that would take effect on March 25, in preparation for the May 2022 elections, should be implemented in a way that would not affect jobs nor delay the completion of significant infrastructure...
Partido Reporma presidential candidate Senator Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson and running mate Senate President Vicente “Tito” C. Sotto III favor bringing Filipinos back to onsite or face-to-face work and school because it would be good for the country’s sagging economy. But the longtime public...
Senator Joel Villanueva on Thursday said at least 30,000 Filipino seafarers abroad are at risk of losing their jobs if the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) is still not properly implemented in the country's maritime education,...
Senator Joel Villanueva on Wednesday, March 2 called on the government to extend more financial assistance to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) stricken with COVID-19 in Hong Kong as a way to pay them back for their sacrifices in helping the economy. Villanueva said the 200,000 OFWs in Hong Kong...
Senator Joel Villanueva admitted to being “hurt” by President Duterte vetoing the Security of Tenure (SOT) bill that would have fulfilled his campaign promise of ending contractualization, but promised to re-file it if he wins another term. Reelectionist Senator Joel Villanueva is a guest...
Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers (center) works against Serge Ibaka (left) and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of a game at Fiserv Forum on February 17, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (AFP) Joel Embiid scored 42 points to win his personal duel with Giannis...
Senator Joel Villanueva on Tuesday said he is honored to still be part of the senatorial slate of Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson and Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III’s ticket. “I’d like to say, I am honored ot be part of the slate. Kilala ko sina (I’ve known) Sen. Lacson at...
Multi-sectoral groups on Sunday, Feb. 13, showed up for the campaign rally of Vice President Leni Robredo and her running mate Kiko Pangilinan as their affirmed their support for their respective candidacies in the May 2022 polls. Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Francis Pangilinan are...
Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Wells Fargo Center on February 11, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (AFP) Joel Embiid poured in 25 points and 19 rebounds to power the Philadelphia 76ers to a 100-87 victory over the...
Senator Joel Villanueva's kids -- Jaden and Gwen -- got vaccinated against COVID-19 on Friday, Feb. 11, at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan City as the country continues to fight the dreaded disease. Villanueva said he is not hesitant to get his kids vaccinated because there are studies which...
Senator Joel “TESDAMAN” Villanueva today, Jan. 8 launched his campaign for a second term in the 24-member Senate, vowing to continue his agenda of job creation and strengthen employment security in the country. Villanueva, chairman of the Senate Labor committee, outlined his achievements and...
Spencer Dinwiddie of the Washington Wizards shoots the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers on February 2, 2022 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (AFP) Spencer Dinwiddie delivered a triple-double of 14 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists to power the short-handed Washington Wizards...
