Mark Villar Archives

A different form of inclusion for the differently abled

“And why do we have to be concerned with PWDs? Simply because they are our brothers and sisters, our family members, our friends and citizens of our country who, given the right opportunities, will be able to not only help themselves, but also help their own families, communities and our…

A ‘Night Owl’s view of ‘Build,Build,Build’

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ In her book, the former chairman of the “Build, Build, Build” program breaks down where P3.4 trillion in government funds went in the last five years — and why it was worth every single penny for the Filipino people. When “Build, Build, Build,” the…

SMC’s P14-billion SLEX extension project opens

The development is projected to accommodate 200,000 cars per day, both in the northbound and southbound lanes. President Rodrigo Duterte, together with a number of top government officials as well as San Miguel Corp. president Ramon Ang, led in the inauguration of the P14-billion South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) Elevated Extension…

Duterte’s SONA 2021 is ‘no swan song’

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ "Today is my last State of the Nation Address, but this is by no means my swan song. I will never cease to implore Congress to pass vital and critical legislation." -- President Rodrigo Duterte Duterte in Batasan for his last SONA with Senate…

“EDSA traffic will never be the same again”

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ There’s no stopping Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar and the ‘Build, Build, Build’ team from decongesting the 23.8-km highway, which passes across six cities in the metropolis. “The next generation of Filipinos will never experience the same EDSA traffic that we have…

Bridging the future

The former Las Piñas City representative underscores the need to invest in a modern infrastructure system to help boost economic development. By Alex Y. Vergara It’s public knowledge that even before Mark Villar became Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the former legislator already possessed a…

Power & purpose: Inside PeopleAsia’s 14th “People of the Year” Awards Night

It was a grand celebration for 'people celebrating people' at the "People of the Year" 2018 Awards Night, held at the Grand Plaza Ballroom of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza in Pasay City. The ceremony was attended by a number of high-profile individuals, which included diplomats, government officials, business leaders, celebrities…

The Art of Being Mark Villar

From beingÂ named one ofÂ PeopleAsia'sÂ 8 Most Eligible Bachelors in 2008 to marryingÂ Emmeline â€œEmâ€ Y. Aglipay two years ago, much has happened inÂ Mark Villar's life since we last sat down with him. His latest milestone is easily beingÂ chosen by presumptive President Duterte to be the new DPWH chief just a day ago.…