Vista Estates, a collection of prime masterplanned communities developed by Vista Land, revealed three spanning estates during its recent grand launch held in Palazzo Verde, Vista Alabang. Billed “Emergence” to emphasize the advent of sprawling communities beyond the metro, the event...
All that turned heads at the presidential inauguration THE FINAL REVENGE OF THE TERNO The terno has been making a significant comeback as a symbol of Philippine national style and identity (Cover design by Jules Vivas, photo of Liza Araneta-Marcos' terno courtesy of Lesley Mobo) The...
Senator Cynthia Villar highlighted Saturday, July 2 that 11 of her local bills seeking the establishment of multi-species marine hatcheries in various locations nationwide are now laws. Villar, chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food, has pushed for the passage of these measures...
SEN. Cynthia A. Villar speaks after inducting newly elected officials in Barotac Nuveo, Iloilo Tuesday, June 28. (Courtesy of Sen. Cynthia A. Villar’s office) ILOILO CITY – For Sen. Cynthia A. Villar, President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. as incoming Agriculture Secretary is meant...
OF TREES AND FOREST Former Senate President Manny Villar The Philippine Vice President has traditionally been viewed as a mere backup, a spare tire, to the President. Unlike in the United States where the VP serves as the president of the Senate and presides over the Senate's daily proceedings, the...
Senator Cynthia A. Villar today June 28 congratulated all members of the prestigious Fraternal Order of Eagles (Philippine Eagles) for their genuine and sincere humanitarian services to the Filipino people during the past several years. "These selflessness and unity have inspired so many of our...
Senator Cynthia A. Villar has lauded the accomplishments of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in realizing an accelerated and sustainable irrigation development. Speaking during the 59th Anniversary celebration of NIA, Villar acknowledged the collective efforts of the agency's...
AllHome, the Philippines’ pioneering full-line home center, has expanded its venture into the pet care industry with specialty brand PetBuddy adding four more new stores. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, AllHome said it has so far added new stores in Sta. Rosa, NOMO in Bacoor,...
Senator Cynthia Villar said Tuesday, June 21 that farm tourism and farm schools help augment the income of farmers and boost the country's agriculture. Villar, chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture and Food Committee, said these are among the reasons why she authored the Farm Tourism Development...
VistaREIT Inc. (VREIT), the commercial real estate investment trust of integrated property developer Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc., has successfully listed its shares on the Philippine Stock Exchange. The firm’s share price closed at its initial public offering price of P1.75 per share despite...
Former Senate President Manny Villar OF TREES AND FOREST Today, June 15, is the birthday of my friend, the late Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago. She would have been 77 years old and I imagine still as feisty and loving as I remember her. In my mind, Miriam occupies a place in the pantheon of great...
