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Senator Mark Villar has urged economic managers to support a bill raising the annual income tax exemption ceiling, aiming to provide immediate relief to Filipino workers and stimulate household consumption.
Senator-judge Christopher “Bong” Go clarified that his brief stay at the Senate lounge with fellow senator-judges Robin Padilla and Mark Villar was merely a break, asserting they continued to monitor the trial.
Philippine Senator Mark A. Villar has urged the urgent removal of the 12-percent value-added tax (VAT) imposed on system loss charges in electricity bills, stating that consumers should not be taxed for electricity they did not actually use.
Following the fatal stabbing of a Grade 9 student in Las Piñas National High School, Senator Mark Villar has once again called for the passage of an act to ensure stronger safeguards on campuses.
Senator Mark Villar was not among the signatories of a Supreme Court petition filed by the Cayetano bloc to nullify Senate proceedings that appointed Senator Sherwin Gatchalian.
Senator Mark Villar paid tribute to outstanding graduating college students and student leaders from various higher education institutions across the Philippines through the Mark Villar Leadership Awards.
Senator Mark A. Villar has filed Senate Bill No. 2049, known as the Building Eco-Friendly and Resilient Development (BERDE) Act, to promote and preserve urban green spaces in the Philippines amidst rapid development.
Senator Mark Villar has called for a Senate investigation into the investment activities of the Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC), including its purchase of shares in port operator Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI), to ensure proper management of the country's sovereign wealth fund.
MANILA, Philippines — Vision impairment continues to hinder the learning and development of Filipino children, prompting Sen. Mark A. Villar to file a measure that seeks to expand access to eye care services nationwide. Villar recently filed Senate Bill No. 1886, or the Vision Care for Kids Act, which aims to establish a grant program
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Mark A. Villar called on his colleagues to immediately pass Senate Bill No.
A student in the Philippines shot and killed a schoolmate before taking his own life in an attack that was reportedly livestreamed. The incident has prompted calls for urgent action on school violence and the provision of psychosocial support to those affected.
Senator Mark A. Villar has strongly condemned the fatal stabbing of a ninth-grade student inside Las Piñas National High School, calling it a heartbreaking tragedy and emphasizing the need for stronger safety measures.
Senator Mark Villar announced that the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (AFASA) is now yielding concrete results in the Philippines' efforts to combat online financial crimes.
Despite their flip-flopping accusations, the 18 alleged bagmen of fugitive former lawmaker Zaldy Co yesterday stood by their claims that Senators Mark Villar and Francis Escudero, as well as Rep.
Senator Mark A. Villar has filed a bill in the Philippines aimed at expanding access to guidance counseling and psychosocial support services for students, addressing growing concerns over youth mental health issues and a shortage of counselors.
Senator Mark Villar is advocating for the immediate passage of Senate Bill No. 1422, the proposed Integrated Urban Agriculture Act, to address potential food supply disruptions and rising costs caused by increasing fuel prices.
Senator Mark A. Villar has filed a bill in the Philippines to establish a nationwide program mobilizing Filipino youth for environmental protection and sustainability initiatives amidst growing climate threats.
Senator Mark Villar has introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 1705, aimed at institutionalizing digital skills and technology education across all levels of schooling in the Philippines to address global disparities in digital literacy.
Senator Mark Villar urges colleagues to fast-track Senate Bill No. 1870, which aims to eliminate the decades-old travel tax on Filipinos traveling abroad to ease their financial burden.
Senator Mark Villar has filed Senate Bill No. 2391 in the Philippines, which seeks to extend the validity of Professional Identification Cards (PICs) issued by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to five years.
Senator Mark Villar initiated a bill, Senate Bill No. 2362, seeking to exempt micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from the Minimum Corporate Income Tax (MCIT). The proposed legislation aims to provide financial relief to these businesses.
Senator Mark A. Villar has introduced a bill, Senate Bill No. 2321, aimed at enhancing security and emergency preparedness in schools, prompted by recent incidents of violence involving minor students.
Eighteen alleged 'bagmen' snubbed a Blue Ribbon probe led by Tulfo, while alleged ex-bodyguards of Zaldy Co retracted claims against Legarda but not Mark Villar.
Senator Mark Villar has been elected as the new chairman of the Senate finance committee, taking over the position from Senator Sherwin Gatchalian.
Senator Mark Villar's lawyer stated that all actions were made in good faith and denied the SEC's charges of insider trading and market manipulation, asserting no evidence of fraud.
As the Philippines observes March as Fire Prevention Month, Senator Mark A. Villar has filed a bill seeking to formally recognize the country's firefighters with a dedicated national day of honor.