Mark Villar

Mark Villar

Running for Senator

Controversies

Satirical posts and memes about Mark Villar's Iloilo Esplanade post have spread on the internet

Comments on the post denounced Villar's supposed credit-grabbing with some pointing out that the construction of the Iloilo Esplanade started during previous administrations. Many of those who commented identified themselves as residents of Iloilo.
September 2021
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Mark Villar has formed a Task Force to investigate the reported widespread corruption in his department

The President ranted against the irregularities at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) when the he made public the alleged corruption at the DPWH.
October 2020
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Mark Villar's wife was told to stay out of the water deals probe

Duterte ordered a review of the decades-old supply deals with the Ayala and Pangilinan-led utility firms after he was enraged with the ruling of an international tribunal demanding the government to cover losses incurred by Manila Water and Maynilad due to rejected water rate hike petitions. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra asked Mark Villar's wife not to partake in the probe to avoid controversy.
December 2019
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Only 9 projects were implemented out of the 75 flagship projects listed NEDA's website

The Public Works Secretary, Mark Villar and Presidential Adviser on Flagship Projects and Programs, Vince Dizon clarified that the list was not updated. Dizon indicated that 35 are already ongoing, 32 will commence construction in six to eight months, 21 are already in the advanced stages of approval, and 12 are in the advanced stages of feasibility studies.
November 2019
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Mark Villar's potential conflict of interest between his position as DPWH Secretary and his family business

The Constitution strictly prohibits Cabinet members from engaging in any business or financial transaction. To extinguish conflict of interest, Casiple said Villar has to prohibit himself from any official policy or action affecting his family business or personal interests.
May 2016
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