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In line with a Villar family tradition, Senator Cynthia Villar led the celebration of San Ezekiel Moreno’s 176th birthday through music. “It is through songs and music that we are able to relive the love, compassion, service and message of San Ezekiel Moreno,” Villar stressed. Through the Las Piñas Chorale Festival, the veteran legislator said […]
Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food chairperson Senator Cynthia Villar said a bountiful harvest of agricultural products will mean lesser need to import them. “Since they are locally available,” Villar noted, “we can provide a ready market for our farmers.” In her speech during the Opening of the Philippine Food and Beverage Expo 2024, the […]
To guarantee that plant-based foods are safe for human consumption, a modern Mobile Plant Food Safety Laboratory was launched by the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI). Senator Cynthia Villar and BPI Director Gerald Glenn Panganiban led the inauguration of the first roving laboratory for food testing of plant- based food produce recently at the BPI […]
To propel the competitiveness and expansion of the corn industry, Senator Cynthia Villar has sponsored Senate Bill No. 2625 under Committee Report No. 246, entitled “An Act to develop the Philippine Corn Industry, enhance the availability and affordable of quality feeds and staple food, and provide for a corn competitiveness enhancement fund”. “It is a […]
To help eradicate rabies in a community, Senator Cynthia Villar has embarked on “Libreng Kapon at Ligate” project for dogs and cats in the cities of Las Piñas and Bacoor. During the 4th leg of this project, Villar reiterated that rabies is endemic in the Philippines. The veteran legislator noted that more than 300 died […]
For her initiatives in eliminating poverty and maintaining a healthy environment, Senator Cynthia Villar was given the distinguished Human Rights Award by the United Nations Association of the Philippines in a ceremony held at Manila Hotel. Villar was acknowledged for the promotion of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Goal No. 1 (Poverty Eradication) and SDG Goal […]
Senator Cynthia Villar sponsored a bill “crucial” to unlock the immense potential of the country’s livestock, poultry, and dairy (LPD) industry, ensuring the sustainable growth and development of our agriculture sector. Villar sponsored Senate Bill No. 2558 under Committee Report No. 193 or “An Act Strengthening Livestock, Poultry, and Dairy Industry Development and Competitiveness, Rationalizing […]
The dying salt industry will finally breathe new life after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law Republic Act No 11985 (An Act Strengthening and Revitalizing the Salt Industry in the Philippines, Appropriating Funds Thereof), said Senator Cynthia Villar. Villar, principal sponsor of the bill, said this is a “welcome development” and “we thank President […]
Citing the increases in fire incidents especially the past years. Senator Cynthia Villar renewed her call for unity and cooperation to thwart fire incidents. Speaking during the 2024 Fire Prevention Month celebration at the Villar Foundation Hall in Las Piñas City, Villar said these traits are embodied in the celebration’s theme for this year- “Sa […]
Saying that poultry and egg productions are vital in food security, sustainability and poverty reduction, Senator Cynthia Villar underlined the need to always seek ways to help our farmers. Speaking during the United Broiler Raisers Association (UMBRA) and the Philippine Egg Board Association events in Quezon City recently, Villar stressed the country’s poultry industry is […]