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25/07/2025

LIVE: STIWASYON SA MARIKINA RIVER

DUTERTE-TORRE CHARITY BOUT WAIVER STILL UNSIGNEDA legal waiver was released ahead of the “Boxing for a Cause” match betw...
24/07/2025

DUTERTE-TORRE CHARITY BOUT WAIVER STILL UNSIGNED

A legal waiver was released ahead of the “Boxing for a Cause” match between Vice Mayor Baste Duterte and PNP Chief Gen. Torre. The waiver, initiated by Atty. Harlin Neil Abayon III, waives all liabilities from both parties. Public concern rises as both have yet to sign.

4 DAYS BEFORE SONA 2025: WHAT DO YOU WANT TO HEAR?Emergency response, climate resiliency, aid distribution—will these be...
24/07/2025

4 DAYS BEFORE SONA 2025: WHAT DO YOU WANT TO HEAR?

Emergency response, climate resiliency, aid distribution—will these be addressed in the SONA?

Share your own “SANA SA SONA” for the President to hear.

Casino Hotel Offers Venue for Torre-Baste Fight, Aims to Help Flood VictimsSenator Lacson announced that a well-known ca...
24/07/2025

Casino Hotel Offers Venue for Torre-Baste Fight, Aims to Help Flood Victims
Senator Lacson announced that a well-known casino hotel CEO is offering their ballroom for the possible boxing match between Gen. Nicolas Torre III and Mayor Baste Duterte.
The charity bout is planned as a fundraiser for flood victims across the country.

PRAYER FOR MARIKINA AND BEYONDLord, please keep Marikina and all affected areas safe from floods and danger.Watch over o...
23/07/2025

PRAYER FOR MARIKINA AND BEYOND

Lord, please keep Marikina and all affected areas safe from floods and danger.

Watch over our rescuers, officials, and families.

Strengthen our hearts and keep our hope alive amid this storm.
Amen.

BULACAN BHW DIES AFTER GETTING ELECTROCUTED WHILE ON DUTY IN FLOODCristina Abisate Padora, assigned in Barangay Bayugo, ...
23/07/2025

BULACAN BHW DIES AFTER GETTING ELECTROCUTED WHILE ON DUTY IN FLOOD

Cristina Abisate Padora, assigned in Barangay Bayugo, died on the spot after stepping under a tent that was in contact with a live wire. This highlights the risks health workers face even during rescue and health missions.

TORRE AGREES TO BASTE’S FIGHT CHALLENGE — FOR A CAUSEGen. Torre agreed to the challenge — but suggests a boxing match fo...
23/07/2025

TORRE AGREES TO BASTE’S FIGHT CHALLENGE — FOR A CAUSE

Gen. Torre agreed to the challenge — but suggests a boxing match for calamity victims. “Let’s raise funds and awareness,” he said. Venue: Araneta, Date: Sunday. Awaiting Baste’s response.

GOV. REMULLA URGES PUBLIC TO STANDBY FOR CLASS SUSPENSION NEWSCavite Governor Jonvic Remulla told residents to wait for ...
23/07/2025

GOV. REMULLA URGES PUBLIC TO STANDBY FOR CLASS SUSPENSION NEWS

Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla told residents to wait for official announcements.

“I have the full data from DOST/PAGASA… in other words, ABANG lang kayo,” he said.

Remulla insisted that he meant no harm with his jokes and will not change his approach.

23/07/2025

LIVE: SITWASYON SA MARIKINA RIVER

DSWD URGES VOLUNTEERS TO JOIN RELIEF PACKING IN PASAY CENTERTo support flood-affected communities, DSWD is asking for vo...
22/07/2025

DSWD URGES VOLUNTEERS TO JOIN RELIEF PACKING IN PASAY CENTER

To support flood-affected communities, DSWD is asking for volunteers at NROC Pasay.

For coordination: 09954005548 / [email protected]. Orientation will be provided.

DILG CHIEF NOW LEADS NATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS ON CLASS AND WORK SUSPENSIONSWith floods affecting several areas including p...
22/07/2025

DILG CHIEF NOW LEADS NATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS ON CLASS AND WORK SUSPENSIONS

With floods affecting several areas including parts of Marikina, the national government, through Malacañang, has authorized DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla to take charge of weather-related suspension announcements. Residents are advised to monitor DILG’s official page and LGU channels for updates.

22/07/2025

SITWASYON SA MARIKINA RIVER

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Cynthia A. Villar

Cynthia Aguilar Villar earned her degree in Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of the Philippines, which recognized her as the 2017 UPAA Most Distinguished Alumna. She completed her Masters in Business Administration at the New York University. Recently, in June 2018, she received an honorary doctor of laws (honoris causa) from University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) for her work in agricultural development, poverty alleviation, education, women and children welfare.

She practiced as a financial analyst and college professor until she married Former House Speaker and Senate President Manny Villar in 1975. She then helped her husband in various entrepreneurial ventures, eventually making Vista Land the biggest homebuilder in the Philippines. She managed a private development bank from 1989 to 1998.

In 2001, Cynthia Villar won as Representative of Las Piñas, where she completed three terms or nine years of service until 2010.

She was Chairman of Committee on Higher and Technical Education during the 13th and 14th congress.