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Senator Mark Villar raised concerns about the extreme heat conditions affecting the country, citing the cases of heat-induced accidents and deaths, particularly that of construction workers, enforcers, and similar workers who spend long periods of time under the sun. “Nakakabahala na po ang heat index natin ngayon dahil talagang marami na ang naapektuhan. We received […]
Senator Mark Villar pushed for an increased protection of Filipino journalists through the filing of Senate Bill No. 2335 or the Journalist Protection Act in light of the recent killing of a radio broadcaster while airing his program. “I filed this bill because I recognize the hazard that comes with the journalism profession. Yet, it […]
An Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW), whose contract was terminated in Kuwait in August 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, won a Lessandra House and Lot, the grand prize during the 10th OFW and Family Summit. “This is a beautiful Christmas gift. We pray for this,” related Rodrigo Pido as he thanked Senator Cynthia Villar and […]
Citing their efforts to help ward off poverty amid the challenges brought by the COVID pandemic, former Public Works secretary Mark Villar, Deputy Speaker Camille Villar, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vista Land Paolo Villar and Senator Cynthia Villar led the awarding ceremonies and congratulated the winners of the 4th Youth Poverty Reduction Challenge. […]
Future national bridges in the Philippines will not just be structurally sound but also aesthetically pleasing with the release of Bridge Aesthetic Guidelines of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). DPWH Secretary Mark Villar, through Department Order No. 49, ordered the adoption of aesthetic consideration in all bridge plans and designs and stated […]