Mark Villar Joins Senate Majority, Shifting Power Balance
Senator Mark Villar has officially joined the Senate majority bloc in the Philippines, shifting the balance of power. This move increases the majority to 14 members, leaving 10 in the minority. Villar also assumes the chairmanship of the powerful Committee on Public Works.
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