Cynthia Villar

Cynthia Villar is a former senator in the Philippines known for her involvement in various legislative and political activities, including supporting her husband Manny Villar's business ventures and their daughter Camille Villar’s senatorial bid. She has faced criticism over PrimeWater, a water service provider owned by the family, due to poor water quality and interruptions in service across numerous areas. Cynthia Villar continues to deny allegations of obstructing efforts related to the National Food Authority's rice purchases and emphasizes her commitment to supporting local farmers through existing mechanisms like the Rice Tariffication Law.