Senators Francis Tolentino and Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr. on Wednesday, May 14 conceded their defeat in the senatorial race during the May 12 midterm elections, thanking their supporters and called for unity despite their loss. Both Tolentino and Revilla ran under the Bagong Alyansa...
Senator Cynthia Villar on Sunday, April 20 expressed fears of a repeat of the 2023 MT Princess Empress oil spill and the back-to-back oil spills that occurred last year following the capsizing of the Chinese-flagged MV Hong Hai 16 off Occidental Mindoro last Tuesday, April 15. Senate...
Senator Cynthia Villar highlighted the importance of strengthening the local food industry, supporting farmers, and ensuring food security as she joined the 17th Philippine Food Expo. The event was hosted by the Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization (PhilFoodEx) and Spencer Food...
Senator Cynthia Villar kicked off her campaign alongside her team by attending Mass at San Ezekiel Moreno Church in Las Piñas City on Friday, March 28. Villar, who is running for a congressional seat under the Nacionalista Party stated that her campaign will center on principles and advocacies. As...
Senator Cynthia A. Villar led on Monday, March 17, the inauguration of a new building of the Las Piñas General Hospital and Satellite Trauma Center, alongside a new access road, paving the way for major enhancement to healthcare services in the city. (Photo from the Office of Senator Cynthia...
Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre on Friday, March 7, denied allegations that the House of Representatives delayed the transmission to the Senate of the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. Acidre said discussions and preparations already began the moment the complaints...
Two ranking congressmen on Thursday, March 6, contended that the Senate technically had two more days before the session break last month but it decided to adjourn early and not start the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. House Assistant Majority Leaders Jude Acidre of Tingog...
The Commission on Appointments (CA) has deferred the confirmation of Dr. Joel Joseph Marciano Jr. as director general of the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA). This, after lawmakers questioned and expressed their concerns over the PSA’s performance and Marciano’s qualifications for the...
The Senate has passed on third and final reading bill seeking better protection of the Las Piñas Parañaque Wetland Park (LPPWP), an internationally recognized Wetland of International Importance, and the only remaining viable wetland ecosystem in Metro Manila. Senate Bill No. 1536 or the...
Seven senators have withdrawn their support for Senate Bill No. 1979 or the proposed Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Act. In a letter to Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Tuesday, January 21, Senators Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito, Nancy Binay, Cynthia Villar, and Christopher...
The Villar Foundation recently honored the cooperative champions at the 2024 Villar Foundation Awards on Poverty Reduction. Villar Awards 2024 Winners. Former Senate President Manny Villar, Senator Cynthia A.Villar together with Senator Mark Villar, Deputy...
Senator Cynthia Villar expressed her strong opposition to the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) plan to build condominiums as a means to resolve the housing backlog in the Philippines. Sen. Cynthia Villar raises her strong objection to the plans of the Department of...
