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 Camille Villar has called for a thorough review of the regulations governing online gambling, citing its harmful effects on minors, low-income individuals, and the broader community. In a statement issued Thursday, Aug. 14, Villar emphasized the need to strengthen the regulatory framework...
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...
Alarmed by the recent surge in leptospirosis cases, Senator Camille Villar has filed a resolution seeking a Senate inquiry into the government’s efforts to curb the spread of the disease and reduce related fatalities. Villar, the youngest member of the 20th Congress, urged the Department of...
The Securities and Exchange Commission has started a fact-finding exercise into the allegations over the surge in valuation of the vast tracts of prime property owned by Villar Land Holdings corporation, and the company said it welcomes the probe. In a media interview, SEC Chairman Francis Lim...
Senator Camille Villar on Thursday lauded the courage and dedication of the Bureau of Fire Protection – National Capital Region (BFP-NCR) personnel, and urged them to continue with their vital mission of saving lives and protecting communities. Speaking at the BFP-NCR’s 34th Founding...
Real estate magnate Manuel B. Villar Jr. ranks as the only Filipino in the top 100 of Bloomberg’s Billionaire’s Index, a list of the world’s 500 richest based on their total net worth. Villar placed 99th in the list with a net worth of $23.1 billion, $617 million or 2.7 percent more than a...
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...
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...
Lessandra, the newest residential brand from the Villar Group, officially launched with a renewed commitment to make quality homeownership more accessible. During its grand event, “Live Up with Lessandra,” the brand introduced not only a fresh lineup of developments, but also a reimagined...
OF TREES AND FOREST Cash, as in physical notes and coins, has apparently been dethroned. According to the 2024 Status of Digital Payments in the Philippines report released by the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the share of online payments in monthly retail transactions has risen to 57.4...
