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Villar cites Las Pinas- Zapote River as a life artery of the city
To celebrate World Rivers Day, Sen. Cynthia Villar paid homage to the Las Pinas-Zapote River, which has continued to play an important role as a life artery for the people of Las Pinas and nearby cities. Villar, chairperson of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, said the rehabilitation of the Las Pinas-Zapote River paved…
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Villar cites growing number of volunteers, partners in Manila Bay clean up drive
Senator Cynthia Villar said the growing number of volunteers and partner organizations that take part in the clean-up and mangrove planting activities should be credited for the strides made in the Manila Bay rehabilitation campaign. Villar, chairperson of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, made this statement as the International Day of Coastal Cleanup…
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Villar sets up portable hand-washing stations in crowded areas
Sen. Cynthia Villar has set up portable hand-washing stations in areas where people usually converge such as tricycle terminals, market and crowded communities to provide a way for people to keep clean outside their homes. The portable hand-washing station is made of steel with angle bar framing and plain sheet cover. It features a stainless…
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Villar farm schools help cultivate modern Filipino farmers
To date, there are 2,367 accredited farm schools all over the country that serve as learning sites for farmers and plant enthusiasts who are given the opportunity to train for free on the ways of modern farming. Included in this roster are four farm schools operated by the Villar Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and…
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Las Pinas COVID-19 laboratory now open
The COVID-19 testing laboratory which will serve patients in Las Pinas City is now opening its doors and starting operations to help improve the country’s testing capacity and recovery rate for the new coronavirus disease. A team of experts went to the COVID testing facility of the Las Pinas General Hospital and Satellite Trauma Center…
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Villar chides PCC official for failure to effect P450-M dairy project
Sen. Cynthia Villar presided over a committee hearing to inquire into the status of the country’s dairy industry and the non-implementation of P450-million worth of dairy projects designed to help improve the dairy production and to provide livelihood opportunities in farming communities. Villar, chairperson of the Committee on Agriculture and Food, authored Proposed Senate Resolution…
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Albay Gov cites Villar’s role in province’s agricultural transformation
Sen. Cynthia Villar’s contribution to the agricultural development of the province of Albay was recognized by Gov. Al Francis Bichara. “Today, many people have labelled the last three years 2017-2019 the start of the agricultural transformation of Albay. This is partly because of Villar’s strong passion and determination which revolutionized agricultural development and improved the…
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Villar asks SUCs, DOH to build one medical school per region
Sen. Cynthia Villar pushed for the establishment of at least one medical school in each and every region in the country as a way to increase the number of doctors and improve the healthcare workforce. During the Senate deliberation on Senate Bill 1520 or the Medical Scholarship Bill, Villar said state universities and colleges (SUC)…
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Villar identifies growth areas under new normal
Activities and travel related to agriculture and environment, according to Senator Cynthia Villar, will be the new growth areas and will provide the impetus to revive travel and tourism, one of the most adversely affected sectors by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “We all know that the ongoing lockdowns all over the country and the world…
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Villar moves to protect ecologically-rich areas
Sen. Cynthia Villar moves to put more areas under government protection in filing bills that seek to declare protected areas in the provinces of Masbate, Negros Oriental, and Pampanga. Villar, chairperson of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, said there is a need to amend Republic Act 11038 or the Expanded National Integrated Protected…