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In celebration of Pride Month, the Villar Foundation honored six exceptional LGBTQIA+ individuals from Las Piñas who have excelled in their respective fields and made a lasting impact on the broader community. The awarding ceremony took place during the Pride celebration at The Tent, drawing community leaders, advocates, and residents in a show of solidarity and support […]
In a significant move to support Filipino fisherfolk and strengthen the country’s aquaculture sector, Senator Cynthia Villar has filed a bill proposing the establishment of an Aquaculture Feed Mill Plant in Barangay Bahit, Municipality of Panay, Province of Capiz. The initiative, designed to reduce production costs and improve the livelihoods of local fish farmers, has […]
Senator Cynthia Villar underscored the importance of strengthening the local food industry, supporting farmers, and ensuring food security as she joined the 17th Philippine Food Expo, hosted by the Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization (PhilFoodEx) and Spencer Food Corporation. The event, which gathered micro, small, medium, and large-scale food manufacturers, exporters, and allied industries, […]
Senator Cynthia Villar led the inauguration of a new building of the Las Pinas General Hospital and Satellite Trauma Center (LPGH & STC), alongside a new access road, paving the way for major enhancement to healthcare services in the city. A 12-storey building will expand the capacity of LPGH & STC from 200 to 500 […]
The Villar Foundation recognized cooperative champions at the 2024 Villar Foundation Awards on Poverty Reduction, honoring those that have made remarkable efforts to combat poverty in their communities. The awarding ceremony took place at the Villar Foundation Complex in Las Piñas City. Deputy Speaker Camille Villar, pledging to be the “new voice” in the Senate, […]
Las Piñas City, known for its parol-making tradition for decades, celebrated the 19th Las Piñas Parol Festival & 15th Street Dance Competition, with the Villar Foundation leading the festivities. The annual celebration, honoring the third generation of “Magpaparol ng Las Piñas,” was held at the Villar Foundation Courtyard recently, uniting the community in a celebration of tradition and culture. […]
Senator Cynthia Villar has underscored the urgent need for increased awareness and early detection of breast cancer during her address at the Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar held in Las Piñas. With growing concerns about the rising number of cancer cases in the country, Villar emphasized the critical role of health vigilance. “’Health is wealth,’ ika […]
Senator Cynthia Villar has renewed her call for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their family members to register for the upcoming 13th OFW and Family Summit on November 8, 8:00 a.m. to be held at The Tent, Vista Global South, C5 Extension Road, Las Piñas City. “This year’s theme ‘Tara Magnegosyo Na!’ is timely because […]
The “blue” must stay blue, stressed Senate committee on environment and natural resources chairperson Senator Cynthia Villar. During the celebration of the International Coastal Clean-Up (ICC) 2024 at the Las Piñas – Parañaque Wetland Park (LPPWP) recently, Villar related the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) had chosen the theme “Clean Seas for a […]
Senator Cynthia Villar welcomed the signing into law of a measure that imposes severe sanctions against smugglers, profiteers, hoarders and cartels of agricultural and fishery products. In a ceremony in Malacanang recently, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act No.12022 or the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act. Witnessing the event are some senators and congressmen, along […]