Cynthia Villar closes chapter in Senate, vows continued service beyond politics
Valedictory Speech of Senator Cynthia Villar
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Valedictory Speech of Senator Cynthia Villar
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In any event, the point is that the Senate must pull itself out of the whirlwind of irrelevancy and insolvency that it has somehow found itself ensnared in.
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‘because there is no way that even if they start the trial now, they will finish it before the new senators come in. So, well, again, the senators will decide.’
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‘The 19th Congress cannot bind the 20th Congress. The 19th Congress may say that the [impeachment] will carry over, but the 20th Congress can say no and…
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A key member of the House prosecution panel expressed disappointment Sunday over the delay in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, while…
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Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Friday downplayed rumors of a looming leadership change in the Senate, expressing confidence that Senate…
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Amid a deep political crisis facing the country — from failing to meet public expectations to allegations of corruption — legislators are divided on whether to…
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s intention to personally oversee the passage of the proposed budget for the next fiscal year may be well-meaning but it is not…
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Commission on Elections (Comelec) chief George Garcia on Tuesday addressed the controversy surrounding the suspension of two winning party-lists — Duterte…
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Richard Baker confirms aggressive vendor cuts and pivots to “controlled brands” with Amazon partnership and global expansion plans
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Presumptive senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, who has yet to be officially proclaimed as part of the incoming 20th Congress, is already being considered for a…
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Returning Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said Thursday he supports outlawing political dynasties but stressed the need for a clear definition to avoid…
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‘I’m not thinking about it or considering it at this point. There are already too many people interested in that.’
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![[FILE PHOTO] Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero speaks at a podium during a press conference, gesturing with his hand while standing in front of the Philippine flag.](https://images.assettype.com/tribune/2025-03-27/c48vgz1a/Chiz.jpg?w=200&auto=format)
As lawmakers prepare to wrap up pending bills, Senate President Escudero says focus must remain on current work—not future power plays.
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Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) will elect a new president when it holds its election in October.
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The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the country’s largest business organization, has urged incoming lawmakers of the 20th Congress to…
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Poor travel connectivity has been a significant hurdle to the country’s aim to become a regional tourism powerhouse, which stakeholders are urging the…
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The President of the Tourism Congress of the Philippines (TCP) is urging the Department of Transportation (DoTr) to work hand-in-hand, diligently, with the…
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