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Mark Villar

Senator Mark Villar, one of the wealthiest senators in the Philippines, is currently facing allegations of involvement in kickback schemes related to flood control projects during his tenure as DPWH Secretary. He has denied the accusations and pledged cooperation with ongoing investigations, including those by the Independent Commission for Infrastructure and the Department of Justice.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Wed, December 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM

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Recent developments on Mark Villar

Wed, December 3, 2025 at 9:58 PM

Sen. Villar welcomes Ombudsman probe on flood control anomalies

Senator Mark Villar welcomed the Independent Commission on Infrastructure's (ICI) recommendation to forward his case to the Office of the Ombudsman regarding flood control anomalies.

Wed, December 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM

Grace Poe unsurprised by Ombudsman referral, denies kickback allegations

Former Senator Grace Poe stated that the Independent Commission for Infrastructure's (ICI) recommendation to refer the investigation against her to the Ombudsman was not surprising and confirmed the falsity of allegations made by former Public Works and Highways Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo.

Wed, December 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM

ICI recommends plunder raps vs Bong Revilla, 9 others for flood control project anomalies

The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has recommended criminal and administrative charges, including plunder, against former Senator Bong Revilla Jr. and nine others for alleged anomalies in flood control projects.

Fri, November 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM

Villar, Estrada deny kickback allegations in DPWH

Senators Mark Villar and Jinggoy Estrada, along with former Senators Grace Poe and Ramon Revilla, have denied allegations of involvement in kickback schemes within the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

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.