Homeowners are always wary of floodwaters flowing into their properties due to heavy rainfall. A flooded home can be devastating and lead to significant financial losses, health risks, and emotional distress. Residential flooding is a complex issue; however, Mark Christoper Ignacio, founder and...
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 Mark Villar has filed Senate Bill No. 95, also known as the Universal Social Pension for Senior Citizens Act, seeking to expand pension benefits to all elderly Filipinos regardless of their social or economic status. The measure aims to amend Republic Act No. 7432, which currently limits...
Senator Mark Villar on Tuesday, August 26 has called on relevant government agencies to hold accountable those contractors who may have submitted falsified geotagged photographs of government projects as part of their certification and justify payments. Villar, a former Department of Public Works...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has fined Villar Land Holding Corp. and its officers a total of ₱12 million after denying the company’s request for an extension to file required financial reports, citing repeated failure to meet deadlines. The SEC’s investigation was prompted by...
Senator Mark Villar reaffirmed his commitment to championing modern public transport systems in the Philippines, underscoring the vital importance of the Light Rail Transit (LRT), the Metro Rail Transit (MRT), and the Metro Manila Subway in addressing traffic gridlock and improving the lives of...
Senator Mark Villar pressed the government on Tuesday, Aug. 19, to adopt a unified flood control master plan, warning that fragmented projects and substandard construction are wasting public funds while leaving millions vulnerable to disasters. In a Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing, Villar...
Senator Mark A. Villar has filed the “Teachers’ Home in School Act,” a bill seeking to provide free on-site housing for public school teachers, particularly those facing long or difficult commutes. Villar said many teachers assigned to far-flung areas are forced to rent small rooms or live...
Senator Mark Villar has filed a bill seeking to grant all Filipinos covered by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) free annual medical check-up, complete with basic laboratory tests such as blood sugar and cholesterol screening. The initiative aims to make healthcare more...
Senator Mark Villar has called for a Senate investigation into the “exorbitant, unreasonable, and predatory” pricing of domestic airline tickets in the Philippines, following public outcry over airfare hikes that have seen prices soar far beyond international flight costs. In a resolution...
A 28-year-old Filipino, who is a permanent resident in the United States, was arrested for allegedly sending money to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization, and is facing a possible maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. Identified as Mark Lorenzo...
Amid growing public concern over the increasing number of road crashes in the country, Senator Mark Villar has introduced a bill mandating the integration of road safety education into the K to 12 curriculum. The move comes in response to alarming global and national statistics. According to the...
