Genuine Opposition
Villar, Manuel Jr. (Manny)
Personal information:
- Date of Birth: December 13, 1949
- Place of Birth: Manila
- Status: Married
- Spouse: Cynthia Aguilar
- No. of children: 3
- Age: 57
Education
- University of the Philippines, MBA, 1973; University of the Philippines, BS Business Administration, 1970; Mapua Institute of Technology, High School
Profession/occupation:
- Senator
Work experience
- Senator, 2001-2007
- Senate President, 2006-2007 (13th Congress)
- Representative, 1992-2001 (9th to 11th Congress)
- House Speaker, 1998-2000 (11th Congress)
- Entrepreneur, 1975-present
- Financial Analyst, Private Development, 1972-1975
- Auditor, Sycip Gorres & Velayo, 1971-1972
Voting record
- Yes
- RA 9369 Automated Election System Act (13th Congress)
- RA 9367 Biofuels Act (13th Congress)
- RA 9334 Increasing Excise Tax Rates of Alcohol and Tobacco (13th Congress)
- RA 9335 Attrition Act (13th Congress)
- RA 9344 Juvenile Justice & Welfare Act (13th Congress)
- RA 9160 Anti-Money Laundering Act (12th Congress)
- RA 9166 Promoting welfare of AFP (12th Congress)
- RA 9211 Tobacco Regulation Act (12th Congress)
- RA 8749 Philippine Clean Air Act (11th Congress)
- Endorsed verified complaint for impeachment against President Estrada (11th Congress
- Speaker of the House when impeachment complaint was transmitted to
- Senate (11th Congress)
- Professional affiliations:
- Subdivision and Housing Developers Association Inc., 1989-92
Attendance*
| Total Sessions | Present | Absent | Mission | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Congress | ||||
| First Session | 95 | 81 | 0 | 14 |
| Second Session | 85 | 73 | 3 | 9 |
| 12th Congress | ||||
| First Session | 83 | 72 | 3 | 8 |
| Second Session | 92 | 79 | 2 | 11 |
| 11th Congress | ||||
| First Session | 88 | 62 | 1 | 6 |
Advocacy
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Entrepreneurship, protection of women, livelihood training, environment