Mark Villar jumps to Senate majority, members now 14

GMA Network - Oct 8, 2026

The Senate on Thursday elected Sen. Mark Villar as a member of the Commission on Appointments and as the chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Works, signaling his move from the minority to the majority.

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Mark Villar jumps to Senate majority, members now 14

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