Manny Villar

Manny Villar is a prominent Filipino tycoon and politician who has recently announced plans to sell PrimeWater due to political pressure over service issues. He currently runs for senator in the 2025 midterm elections, supported by his family's extensive political and business networks. Villar's real estate empire includes Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc., among other companies, and he is known for his philanthropic efforts toward overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

Recent stories about Manny Villar

PSE lifts Vista Land, Merrymart, Waterfront suspensions; two Villar firms still suspended

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) lifted trading suspensions on Monday, May 19, for Vista Land & Lifescapes and two other firms after they submitted their overdue annual reports.
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Santos wins Las Pi帽as rep post, Aguilar becomes mayor

Independent candidate Mark Anthony Santos was proclaimed as the representative for Las Pi帽as City's lone district on Tuesday morning.
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Manny Villar casts vote as he runs for Sen

Manuel 'Manny' Villar Jr., one of the Philippines' most prominent tycoons and richest billionaires according to Forbes Magazine, cast his vote on Election Day alongside his wife Cynthia Villar in Las Pi帽as City.
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Comelec dismisses vote-buying charges against Villar-Genuino

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) dismissed vote-buying charges against senatorial candidate Camille Villar-Genuino for insufficient evidence.
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Villar leads Philippines' billionaires with $17.2B net worth

Manuel B. Villar Jr., with a net worth of $17.2 billion, leads the Philippines' billionaires list according to Forbes Magazine's latest ranking.
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Manny Villar leads Forbes Billionaires list with $17.2B

Real estate magnate Manuel "Manny" Villar Jr. leads Filipinos on the Forbes Billionaires 2025 list with a net worth of $17.2 billion (~P984.4 billion), ranking 117th overall.
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NP confirms Camille Villar in ticket, respects Imee Marcos' choice

The Nacionalista Party (NP) remains a member of the Alyansa Para Sa Bagong Pilipinas, with Navotas Representative Toby Tiangco confirming that Las Pi帽as City lone district Rep. Camille Villar is still part of the senatorial ticket.
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Manuel Villar named sole Filipino on Forbes Heroes of Philanthropy List

Real estate mogul Manuel Villar was named the sole Filipino on Forbes Asia's 2024 Heroes of Philanthropy List for his significant contributions to various causes, particularly the Catholic Church.
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Villar City Stadium opens in Bacoor with multi-sports facilities

A new state-of-the-art Villar City Stadium is set to open in Bacoor, Cavite, featuring facilities for football, basketball, volleyball, padel, pickleball, and badminton.
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Vista Land reports 11% net income growth for H1 2024

Vista Land and Lifescapes reported a 11% increase in net income to P6.4 billion for the first half of 2024, driven by increased sales from key projects.
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