OF TREES AND FOREST We just celebrated the 125th anniversary of Philippine Independence. Actually, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) has decided to organize a multi-year commemoration to celebrate our independence and our nationhood from 2023 to 2026. The idea is to...
Sen. Cynthia Villar said she is confident that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will soon sign into law the bill condoning loans of farmers and agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs). Sen. Cynthia Villar (Senate PRIB Photo) Villar, chairperson of the...
Senator Mark Villar (Senate PRIB) Senator Mark Villar, defender of the controversial Maharlia Investment Investment Fund (MIF) Bill in the upper chamber, says he wants to support the Marcos administration in ‘’every way I can". ‘’Happy naman ako at ako naniniwala ako sa ating Presidente...
KAUSWAGAN, Lanao del Norte – Mayor Rommel Arnado expressed his overwhelming gratitude to the participants of the six-day 6th Organic Asia Congress which served as a platform showcasing the achievements and impact of organic agriculture in this once war-torn town in Mindanao. SEN. Mark Villar...
Senator Cynthia Villar (Senate PRIB) Senator Cynthia Villar renewed her commitment to improve the lives of Filipino farmers and ensure that her proposed legislations would address the needs of the country’s agriculture sector as well as promote food security. Villar, chairperson of the Senate...
Senator Cynthia A.Villar exhorted women to embark on digital technology as nearly 90 percent of jobs would require digital skills by 2025. “As women, let us support and uplift one another, ensuring that no woman is left behind in this journey of digital transformation” said Villar during the...
Senator Mark Villar on Thursday, June 8 said there are about 97 high-impact projects that the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) can finance once the bill is approved into law by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. ...
Deputy Speaker and Las Pinas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar (Rep. Villar's office) Deputy Speaker and Las Pinas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar wants the House of Representatives to look into possible government action against El Niño, which according to experts has a 90 percent...
OF TREES AND FOREST I applaud the Senate for passing the Maharlika Investment Fund bill on third and final reading during the last day of May which was also its last session day before it took a break. The House of Representatives have decided to adopt the Senate version of the bill so as of press...
Senator Cynthia A. Villar acknowledged the significant role of Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) in the country’s enhanced crop productivity and farmers’ income. Speaking during the 72nd founding anniversary of BSWM, Villar noted that the bureau has been engaged in the...
Senate Committee on Banks, Financial Institutions and Currencies chairman Senator Mark Villar projected that a possible 8.6 percent return on equity every year in the next 10 years can be generated by the MIF. Senator Mark Villar...
Senator Mark Villar Senator Mark Villar has filed Senate Bill (SB) No.2254 that seeks to enable the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to establish an automated and online system for voter registration. Villar explained that the right to suffrage or the right to vote, which is enshrined in our...
