Sen. Cynthia Villar said on Tuesday, Sept. 12, that passing the proposed Philippine Salt Industry Development Act is the Senate’s response to the plea for assistance from salt industry stakeholders to revitalize their dying sector. Sen. Cynthia Villar (Senate PRIB photo) Voting...
Voting 22-0, the Senate approved the proposed bill that seeks to strengthen and revitalize the salt industry in the country. Approved on the third and final reading is Senate Bill No. 2243 or the proposed or the proposed Philippine Salt Industry Development Act. "My wholehearted support and...
By embracing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Act of 2022 and the circular economy, Senator Cynthia Villar said "we are ready to pave the way for a more sustainable future.” Sen. Cynthia Villar (MB File Photo) "The EPR law is not a burden but a call to partnership and...
Apart from recognizing the contribution of Dolores, Quezon to spur growth in the country's agricultural industry, Senator Cynthia A. Villar extolled the gains of the coconut levy fund. Senator Cynthia A. Villar, together with Rep. David Suarez, Vice Gov. Third Alcala, Mayor Orlan Calayag and Vice...
As far as Senator Cynthia A. Villar is concerned, she has not heard of any possible changes in the current Senate leadership. "Maliban na lang kung hindi ko narinig I haven’t heard of any except there is one that I don’t know of. Mahirap ang change of leadership..sayang ang panahon, maraming...
After a two-year hiatus because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Senator Cynthia A. Villar kicked off the now 16th Ms. Waterlily Pre-pageant and presented the candidates for the search who came from the 20 barangays in Las Piñas City. "The Waterlily Festival in 2020 and 2021 were temporarily halted due to...
Senator Cynthia A. Villar has called on graduates of of the University of Antique to be resilient like bamboo. Senator Cynthia Villar advises graduates of the University of Antique to be resilient like bamboo. She reminds them to be strong in facing all life's challenges. The senator was the Guest...
Senate Committee on Agriculture chairperson Sen. Cynthia Villar has acknowledged the significant role of cooperatives as the government and private sector's partners to curb poverty. Sen. Cynthia Villar addresses cooperatives during the opening of the 11th Annual General Assembly and 2023...
Senator Cynthia Villar recently told graduates of the Bulacan State University (BSU) that she shared their dreams for an abundant agriculture, a developed economy, and a food-sufficient Philippines. Sen. Cynthia A. Villar speaks before the graduates of the Bulacan State University (BSU) where she...
Senator Cynthia A. Villar, chairperson of the Senate agriculture and food committee, is elated with the recognition given by the World Bank (WB) to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) or Republic Act No. 11203 as a "strategic policy reform.” The WB lauded the RTL as "indicative of the true spirit of...
Speaking on its 60th Founding Anniversary, Sen. Cynthia A. Villar, chairperson of the Senate agriculture and food committee, acknowledged the significant impact of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) on the country’s agricultural sector. Sen. Cynthia...
Senator Cynthia A, Villar, chairperson of the Senate committee on environment has urged the public to revolutionize waste management through the circular economy. Sen. Cynthia Villar (File photo) “Instead of the traditional 'take, make, dispose' model, a...
