Villar Joins Senate Majority, Chairs Public Works Panel
Senator Mark Villar has joined the Senate majority in the Philippines, securing the chairmanship of the influential public works committee. This move occurs amidst the impeachment trial of the Vice President and ahead of his reelection bid.
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