Sen. Cynthia Villar has received the distinguished Human Rights Award from the United Nations Association of the Philippines (UNAP) for her initiatives in eliminating poverty and maintaining a healthy environment. (Photo from the Facebook page of Senator Cynthia Villar) Villar received the award in...
OF TREES AND FOREST We all know that famous creation story which tells us that on the seventh day, after He finished creating the world, God rested. Genesis tells us, “On the seventh day God completed the work he had been doing; he rested on the seventh day from all the work he had undertaken....
Senator Cynthia Villar has cited a connection between children's learning outcomes and the high prices of meat, which contribute to protein deficiency and in turn, malnutrition. Villar mentioned this in her sponsorship of Senate Bill (SB) No. 2558 under Committee Report No. 193, or...
OF TREES AND FORESTS In a Tatler Asia interview last year, I was asked a very straightforward question: How do I become rich? How do I make tons of money? To which I responded, “it’s the wrong question”. To become rich should never be your goal. It’s the idea that you can build...
Las Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar (Rep. Villar's office) Las Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar has challenged the female memhers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to "pay for forward" by helping young...
Senator Cynthia Villar on Sunday, March 17 said she is keen on asking the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) over its role in the construction of a resort in Chocolate Hills. Villar, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, said PAMB, a...
Senator Cynthia Villar on Sunday, March 17 expressed optimism President Marcos’ signing into law of Republic Act No. 11985 or An Act Strengthening and Revitalizing the Salt Industry in the Philippines will give “new life” to the country’s dying salt industry. Villar,...
Senator Cynthia Villar The Senator Cynthia Villar-chaired Committee on Environment will conduct an inspection at Bohol’s Chocolate Hills--the site of the controversial Captain's Peak Resort--during the upcoming Holy Week break. Thus, bared...
Las Pinas National High School was chosen as the beneficiary of AllHome's renovation project due to the urgent need for better learning facilities particularly in the current learning environment. Recognizing the challenges faced by public schools, AllHome stepped in to support the...
Senator Cynthia Villar on Thursday, March 14 said she is keen on filing a resolution seeking an investigation into the reported construction of illegal structures within the vicinity of the Chocolate Hills, a protected area and major tourist attraction. “The Committee on Environment...
Las Piñas City Rep. Camille Villar (Rep. Villar’s office) House Deputy Speaker and Las Piñas City Rep. Camille Villar launched the “Pasa-Tulong” (Pay it forward) initiative to encourage residents of her district to pass on acts of kindness to other...
OF TREES AND FOREST In my column last week, I wrote about the Villar Farm and how we are raising around 50 carabaos. Sometimes I would get up early in the morning and walk around the farm for my daily exercise. I also take the opportunity to visit the farm animals there and enjoy the fresh carabao...
