Joel Villanueva

Joel Villanueva is the Senate Majority Leader who has called for stricter actions by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas against online lending apps linked to illegal gambling. He supports government efforts to crack down on cybercrimes and is set to lead an investigation into online gambling activities in the Philippines.

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Last updated at August 1, 2025.

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Villanueva calls for stricter BSP action on online lending apps linked to gambling

Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva called on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to implement more stringent action against online lending apps amid concerns over their link to illegal online gambling.
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Tulfo leads Senate probe on online gambling, seeks full ban

Senator Erwin Tulfo announced on Wednesday that he will lead a Senate investigation into online gambling in the Philippines and expressed confidence in securing a firm position against it.
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Senators urge Marcos to address online gambling

Senators Risa Hontiveros, Kiko Pangilinan, Loren Legarda, Joel Villanueva, Alan Peter Cayetano, and Juan Miguel Zubiri are urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to address the issue of online gambling more seriously following his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), where he did not mention steps to regulate or ban it.
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Senate to convene caucus on priority measures, may discuss Duterte VP impeachment

The Senate will convene for a caucus on Tuesday to discuss priority measures and bills for the remainder of the 20th Congress.
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Escudero reelected Senate President, Estrada Pro Tempore, Sotto Minority Leader

On Monday, Senator Francis Escudero was reelected as Senate President with 19 votes at the opening session of the 20th Congress.
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Senators push for disaster reforms, food banks, strict waste rules

Senators Jinggoy Estrada, Loren Legarda, and Joel Villanueva are advocating for systemic reforms in disaster preparedness and response amid recurring natural calamities.
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Senate may convene VP Duterte's impeachment trial Aug 4

The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte may begin on August 4, 2025, according to Senator Joel Villanueva.
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Tulfo brothers back Escudero for Senate presidency

Sen. Raffy Tulfo confirmed on Tuesday that he and his brother Sen. Erwin Tulfo support Senate President Francis 'Chiz' Escudero's continued leadership in the 20th Congress.
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Escudero set to retain Senate presidency

Senate President Francis Escudero is expected to retain his position in the 20th Congress as at least 16 senators have already signed a resolution expressing support for him.
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Senators file bills to increase minimum wage

Several senators have filed legislative measures for the 20th Congress to increase the minimum wage of Filipino workers, with Senator Risa Hontiveros proposing a P200 daily wage increase as part of her priority bills.
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