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Mark Villar

Senator Mark Villar is the wealthiest senator in the 20th Congress with a net worth of P1.2 billion, according to his 2024 SALN. He is currently cooperating with investigations into alleged irregularities in flood control projects during his tenure as DPWH Secretary.

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Recent developments on Mark Villar

Fri, November 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM

Ex-DPWH exec implicates Bonoan, Cabral in infra scam

Former DPWH undersecretary Roberto Bernardo implicated ex-Secretary Manuel Bonoan and ex-undersecretary Cathy Cabral in an alleged infrastructure scam.

Fri, November 14, 2025 at 12:17 PM

Ex-DPWH official implicates senators in kickback scheme

Former Public Works and Highways undersecretary Roberto Bernardo has implicated former Secretary Manuel Bonoan and several other lawmakers in an alleged kickback scheme involving infrastructure projects.

Tue, October 28, 2025 at 3:47 PM

Sen. Villar remains wealthiest senator with P1.2B net worth in 2024 SALN

Senator Mark Villar remains the wealthiest senator in the 20th Congress with a net worth of P1.2 billion, as per his 2024 Statement of Assets and Liabilities (SALN).

Tue, October 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM

DPWH lifts ban on St. Gerrard Construction, billions in contracts awarded

St. Gerrard Construction, owned by the Discaya family, had its blacklisting by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) lifted in early 2021, allowing it to secure billions in contracts by June 2022.

Tue, October 7, 2025 at 9:49 AM

ICI denies resignation rumors, affirms unity

The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has denied rumors that a member is planning to resign.

Tue, October 7, 2025 at 9:21 AM

Villar testifies on flood control projects amid ICI probe

Senator Mark Villar testified before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) as a resource person for its investigation into alleged irregularities in flood control projects during his term as Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary.

Mon, October 6, 2025 at 7:18 PM

ICI continues private hearings on flood control irregularities, Villar summoned

The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is continuing its private hearings into alleged irregularities in flood control and public works projects.

Thu, October 2, 2025 at 1:56 PM

Sen. Villar to cooperate with probe on alleged kickbacks

Senator Mark Villar welcomes and pledges full cooperation with any investigation into alleged kickback schemes related to flood control projects during his time as DPWH Secretary.

Wed, October 1, 2025 at 5:37 PM

DOJ probes Villar family over P18.5 billion infrastructure contracts

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is conducting a preliminary investigation into Senator Mark Villar, Senator Camille Villar, and former Senator Cynthia Villar regarding P18.5 billion in government infrastructure contracts.

Wed, October 1, 2025 at 4:33 PM

ICI to resend subpoenas for Romualdez, Co; invites Sen. Villar

The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) plans to resend subpoenas for Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez and former Rep. Zaldy Co as part of its investigation into corruption in infrastructure projects.