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Senator Mark Villar expressed solidarity with the people of Mindanao following the recent magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck parts of Southern Philippines. Villar also extended his sympathies to the families who suffered loss, displacement, and hardship as a result of the devastation brought by the earthquake and its aftermath. “Sa ganitong panahon ng pagsubok, mahalagang […]
Senator Mark Villar filed Senate Bill No. 2133, or the proposed Students’ Guidance Counseling Act, a measure seeking to strengthen school-based mental health programs and expand access to guidance and psychosocial support services for Filipino students nationwide. Research published by Cambridge University Press earlier revealed the alarming rise in depressive symptoms among Filipino youth, showing […]
Senator Mark Villar has filed Senate Bill No. 2137 seeking to increase the annual income tax exemption ceiling from ₱250,000 to ₱360,000, saying the measure will provide much-needed relief to Filipino workers and families struggling with the rising cost of living. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has projected inflation to reach 3.6 percent this […]
Senator Mark Villar filed Senate Bill No. 2134, a measure seeking to grant free Persons with Disability (PWD) Identification Cards with lifetime validity to qualified individuals with permanent disabilities nationwide. According to the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA), more than 2.5 million Filipinos are currently registered as persons with disabilities. However, many PWDs continue […]
Senator Mark Villar voted in favor of and moved to co-author Senate Bill No. 1894, or the proposed Act Enhancing the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, emphasizing the urgent need to strengthen financial support mechanisms for Filipino students pursuing higher education. According to Villar, while the Free Tertiary Education Law has significantly expanded […]
Senator Mark Villar has filed a bill aimed at strengthening the conservation and protection of the country’s cultural and historical heritage by proposing amendments on the provisions of the incentive framework and penal provision provided for under Republic Act No. 10066, or the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009. The amendatory measure seeks to address […]
In celebration of Labor Day, Senator Mark Villar led the successful Markabuhayan Job Fair 2026 held recently at SM City Taytay, bringing together job seekers, employers, government services, and beneficiaries of welfare assistance programs. Hundreds of applicants participated in the one-day event, exploring employment opportunities across various industries. Alongside the job fair, welfare assistance was […]
Senator Mark Villar highlighted the growing impact of the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (AFASA), citing recent arrests and convictions as clear proof that the law is effectively being enforced to combat online financial crimes and protect Filipino consumers. “As the Principal Sponsor and Author of the AFASA Law, I am encouraged that we are now […]
Senator Mark Villar has filed Senate Bill No. 2048, or the “Boosted Technology Subsidy (BTS) for Students and Learners Act,” a measure aimed at expanding digital access and equipping Filipino students with the tools they need to succeed in a technology-driven learning environment. The proposed measure seeks to provide qualified beneficiaries enrolled in public schools, […]
Senator Mark Villar filed Senate Resolution No. 366 urging government financial institutions to implement loan moratoriums, grace periods, and penalty condonation to help Filipinos cope with rising fuel prices and living costs amid the ongoing energy crisis. The proposal covers service agencies and financial institutions such as the Social Security System (SSS), Pag-IBIG Fund, National […]