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WINNERS OF LAS PIÑAS CHORALE CONTEST AWARDED

Senator Cynthia Villar distributed cash rewards to the chorale groups which won in the Villar SIPAG’s Inter-Parish Chorale Competition held at the San Ezekiel Moreno Oratory at Villar Sipag in Las Pinas City. Villar said the contest was in commemoration of the 175th birth of San Ezekiel Moreno, the Patron Saint of Cancer Patients. The […]

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CYNTHIA VILLAR BATS FOR CARABAO MILK PRODUCTION

Senator Cynthia Villar, chairperson of the Senate agriculture and food committee, has posed a challenge to Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) to continue to champion locally-produced carabao milk. “PCC should make milk available, accessible, and affordable to all,” said Villar during the PCC’s 30th Anniversary with the theme: “PCC at 30: Continuing the Legacy of Service Excellence […]

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COCONUT FARMERS TO GET P80B FUND OVER NEXT 5 YEARS

Senator Cynthia Villar called on everybody to work together to achieve our goal of improving the lives of coconut farmers and the coconut industry. Villar, Chairperson of the Senate agriculture and food committee, was the guest speaker during the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP) Planning Workshop held at ATI […]

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VILLAR WANTS PROBE ON ORIENTAL MINDORO OIL SPILL

Senator Cynthia Villar has sought a Senate investigation on the oil spill from the sunken tanker MT Princess Empress that has been causing surmounting damages to the marine ecosystem and biodiversity, among others. Villar filed Senate Resolution 537 directing the Senate committee on environment, natural resources and climate change to conduct, in aid of legislation, […]

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MAKE PANAON ISLAND A PROTECTED AREA – VILLAR

Citing the potential destruction of the large-scale habitat of Panaon Island in Southern Leyte, Senator Cynthia Villar wants to declare it a protected area. “Despite the presence of extensive coral reefs and vibrant fish communities, the abundance and biomass of commercially important species show signs of overfishing,” noted Villar. Due to this, the veteran legislator […]

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CYNTHIA VILLAR VOWS TO HELP MINDANAO FARMERS

Saying that Mindanao supplies 40% of the country’s food requirements and contributes 30% to the national food trade, Senator Cynthia Villar guaranteed to further boost growth in the agricultural sector. As a lawmaker, Villar said she had crafted and pushed for laws to improve the lives of our farmers and stakeholders in the agriculture sector. […]

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JICA TO TEST AMPHIBIOUS EXCAVATOR IN LAS PIÑAS

Acknowledging the initiatives of Senator Cynthia Villar in cleaning the Las Piñas-Zapote River and waterways in Las Piñas City, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) had chosen the city for its pilot-test of Kochi Marutaka’s floating amphibious excavator. Villar noted this Japanese technology, which is new to Las Pinas City, can do extensive dredging while floating […]

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CYNTHIA VILLAR LAUDS PMMC 4th WATCH

Recognizing its continuing care for the holistic well-being of the people, Senator Cynthia Villar has commended the Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (PMCC) 4th Watch on the occasion of its International Missionary Day. On January 15, 2023, the PMCC 4th Watch will hold its International Missionary Day which will be attended by the brethrens and […]

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VILLAR SIPAG AWARDS 14 COOPERATIVES

The Villar SIPAG (Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance) recognized 14 cooperatives for their contribution in improving the quality of life of Filipinos, especially from the countryside. Former Senate President Manny Villar and Senator Cynthia Villar led the awarding ceremonies and hand over plaque of recognition the cooperatives that showed exemplary assistance to their […]

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PROTECTION FOR SICOGON WILDLIFE SANCTUARY BACKED

Senator Cynthia Villar has acknowledged as a “good step” to preserve the environment the protected area in Carles, Iloilo as it undergoes massive development to boost its tourism industry. “The presence of the Sicogon Island Wildlife Sanctuary, I believe, complements well the tourism potentials in the area,” said Villlar who was the guest speaker during the […]