Mark Villar

Mark Villar is a senator who focuses on disaster relief and infrastructure development, distributing aid during floods and drafting bills for flood relief in Metro Manila. He recently retained his role as chair of the Senate Public Works committee and has denied any ties to PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp., despite ongoing investigations into the company's water service issues.

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Last updated at July 30, 2025.

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Marcos approves LWUA recommendations on PrimeWater

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) recommendations regarding complaints about PrimeWater Infrastructure Corporation's water services.
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Malacañang clarifies no insinuations against Sen Villar in PrimeWater deals

Malacañang clarified on Tuesday that it is not insinuating former Public Works Secretary and current Senator Mark Villar was behind joint venture deals between PrimeWater and local water districts.
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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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Villar denies ties to PrimeWater amid complaints

Senator Mark Villar denied on Saturday that he had any ownership or controlling interest in PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp., a water service provider owned by his family.
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LWUA probes PrimeWater conflicts with local water districts

The Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) is investigating possible conflicts of interest involving PrimeWater, owned by Secretary Mark Villar's brother.
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Comelec proclaims 12 winning senators at Manila Hotel

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) officially proclaimed the 12 winning senators at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at The Manila Hotel Tent City.
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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 Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar is still part of the senatorial ticket.
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Sen Villar calls for DOTr, DPWH update on EDSA decongestion plan

Senator Mark Villar has called on the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to provide an update on the status and accomplishments of the EDSA Decongestion Master Plan.
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Sen. Villar chairs hearing on POGO ban, highlights fraud and social issues

Sen. Mark Villar chaired a second public hearing on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (Pogos) by December 31, 2024.
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Senate extends PSALM’s corporate life by five years

The Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill No. 2837 on Monday, extending the corporate life of the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) by five years.
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