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Villar Joins Senate Majority, Bolstering Bloc to 14 Seats
Senator Mark Villar has joined the Philippine Senate majority, expanding the bloc to 14 seats against the minority's 10. This move is expected to bolster the administration's legislative agenda, though it raises questions about the minority's oversight capacity.
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