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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 […]
In his privilege speech highlighting Rabies Awareness Month, Senator Mark Villar called for a holistic and decisive legislative response to the country’s rabies crisis, moving beyond awareness to concrete medical and veterinary solutions. Villar shared the heartbreaking story of Jamaica Seraspe, a young student who succumbed to the virus after being bitten by a stray dog. […]
Senator Mark Villar successfully pushed House Bill No. 5598, or An Act Declaring the City of Maasin and the Municipalities of Malitbog and Padre Burgos in the Province of Southern Leyte as Tourism Zones, to be approved by the Senate on Second Reading. In Villar’s sponsorship speech, he underlines the actions on the focused strategic […]
Senator Mark Villar continues his support for local products in the recently concluded 18th International Food Exhibit (IFEX) Philippines, one of the country’s premier trade shows. Along with the Department of Trade and Industry, Villar participated in the opening ceremony, marking the start of the three-day exhibit that showcases the rich and diverse heritage of […]
Senate Bill No. 2863 was signed into law as Republic Act No. 12181, or An Act Adjusting the Monthly Benefits of the Retirees of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) recently. In sponsoring the bill, Senator Mark Villar raised the prevailing problems of retired DFA officers and employees. “Imagine an ambassador who has spent decades […]