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...
Senator Cynthia Villar Pro-farmer group Magsasaka Party-list has hailed Senator Cynthia Villar's recent appointment as “Ambassador of the Women in Organic Agriculture in Asia” by a group of organic farming advocates across the continent. “Senator Villar’s appointment comes at a time when...
Deputy Speaker and Las Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar (Rep. Villar's office) 'You can achieve anything you set your mind to." Deputy Speaker and Las Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar used these words, and more, to galvanize the new graduates of Northern Iloilo State...
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...
OF TREES AND FOREST I was very happy last week when I received a basket-full of kamote (sweet potato) from one of our associates. Kamote is one of my favorite things to eat. It was part of my childhood and I continue to enjoy it today. I know that in the provinces it has remained a staple in many...
UH0617D (Unsplash) Senator Mark Villar on Saturday, June 17, thanked the economic managers of President Ferdinand ‘’Bongbong’’ Marcos Jr. for reaffirming their support on the establishment of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) as a powerful driver of economic growth. Villar, chairman of the...
Senator Cynthia Villar Senator Cynthia Villar has been appointed as "Ambassador of the Woman in Organic Agriculture in Asia in the Philippines" or WOAA-Ph by IFOAM-Asia and the League of Organic Agriculture Municipalities, Cities and Provinces during the 6th Organic Asia Congress. The three-day...
Senator Mark Villar has thanked President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s economic managers for supporting the establishment of the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) Act. Sen. Mark Villar (Senate...
PNP (Mark Balmores/ MANILA BULLETIN) House Deputy Speaker and Las Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar wants to institutionalize law enforcement officers' use of body cameras and dashboard cameras during the conduct of searches and arrests. Villar, spokesperson of the Nacionalista Party...
ILOILO CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-Region 6 has welcomed the recent endorsement of Sen. Cynthia Villar for the approval of three legislated hatcheries in the Western Visayas region and 19 others across the country. VILLAR (FB) “The primary goal of these hatcheries...
Senate Bill No. 1594 which seeks to institutionalize the “One Town, One Product” (OTOP) program is now up for signature of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. Sen. Mark Villar (Senate PRIB Photo) Senator Mark...
