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LEARN AQUACULTURE TO ENSURE ABUNDANT FISH PRODUCTION – VILLAR

Fish farmers need to learn the ropes on responsible and sustainable aquaculture to ensure abundant fish production meet rapidly growing fish demand all over the country and address food security, Senator Cynthia Villar said. Villar noted the speedy expansion of the aquaculture industry has compounding environmental problems caused by climate change, callous governance, and irresponsible […]

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SINOMBRE DRIVE TO EASE TRAFFIC CONGESTION IN LAS PIÑAS CITY – VILLAR

Senator Cynthia Villar led the inauguration of the newly constructed Sinombre Drive that seeks to further ease the flow of traffic in the main thoroughfares of Las Piñas City. The Sinombre Drive road project was initiated by Villar as part of her commitment to address the terrible traffic problem in the city. It was funded […]

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REVIVE MANILA BAY WITH PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL – VILLAR

Senator Cynthia Villar filed a resolution directing the Senate to conduct an inquiry into the waste water treatment and sewerage system in Metro Manila, which was identified as a main factor in the continued deterioration of the quality of water in Manila Bay. “We still have a long way to go in reviving Manila Bay […]

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MODERNIZE METHODOLOGIES TO BOOST NATIVE ANIMAL INDUSTRY – VILLAR

“Innovation and new techniques are key factors to further boost the native animal industry,” said Senator Cynthia Villar as she highlighted the importance of training programs in improving current systems. Villar, who is the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food, pointed out to animal breeders and producers the need to update their […]

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CLEAN SURROUNDINGS WILL IMPROVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND EARNING OPPORTUNITIES – VILLAR

Senator Cynthia Villar reiterated the value of personal hygiene and sanitation to improve self-sufficiency and the earning opportunities of individuals and communities. “One’s capacity to earn is enhanced when care and attention are given to his personal hygiene. Employees who come to work fresh and clean are usually healthier and perform their jobs more efficiently […]

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AGRICULTURE SECTOR NEEDS YOUTH PARTICIPATION – VILLAR

The youth has one of the highest potentials in breaking the cycle of inter-generational poverty, said Senator Cynthia Villar, as she acknowledged their interest in agriculture, where majority of poor Filipinos can be found. Speaking during the celebration of Agriculture Day 2018 of the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University-North La Union Campus (DMMMSU-NLUC) College […]

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ENGAGE IN FARM BUSINESSES TO FIGHT HUNGER – VILLAR

Agri-entrepreneurship is an emerging trend that seeks to boost incomes for agricultural players all over the country, Senator Cynthia Villar said as she encouraged more farm workers and owners to explore the merits of engaging in farm businesses. Villar, who is the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food, reiterated the relevance of […]

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FARMERS SHOULD USE ORGANIC FERTILIZERS – VILLAR

With soil degradation in the country now pegged at 38 percent, Senator Cynthia Villar warned that further soil destruction would adversely affect food production and food supply. Due to this, Villar, chair of the senate agriculture and food committee, underscored the need to entice farmers on the use of organic fertilizers. “The use of chemical […]

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BILLS SHOULD HAVE AGRICULTURAL COMPONENT – VILLAR

To spur the growth of the country’s agriculture, Senator Cynthia Villar said that as a legislator, she has a “conscious effort” to ensure her proposed bills in the Senate have a provision or component to support training, education, mechanization, research and development of this sector. Villar said one of these bills include the enactment into […]

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REHABILITATE MANILA BAY FOR OUR CHILDREN – VILLAR

Senator Cynthia Villar presided over a committee hearing to review the strategies and measures implemented by government agencies mandated to clean-up, rehabilitate and preserve Manila Bay. Villar, chair of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, held the hearing on Proposed Senate Resolution No. 398 and 690 to look into the steps taken by 13 […]