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Manila, Philippines: Mark Villar has shifted from the Senate minority to the majority, bolstering the administration-aligned faction as the chamber prepares for crucial legislative and oversight duties. The former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) secretary, who earned his MBA from the University of Chicago, is set to lead the Public Works Committee and serve on the Commission on Appointments, one of the Senate's most influential bodies.
This move expands the majority's membership to 14, while the minority bloc now holds 10 seats, with four minority senators currently absent from sessions. Villar's decision to join the majority is seen as a significant boost to the administration's legislative efforts, particularly amid the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte for alleged corruption.
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