| Manuel Bamba Villar, Jr. | |
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| Assumed office June 30, 2001 |
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| In office July 24, 2006 – November 17, 2008 |
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| Preceded by | Franklin Drilon |
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| Succeeded by | Juan Ponce Enrile |
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| In office July 27, 1998 – November 13, 2000 |
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| Preceded by | Jose de Venecia, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Arnulfo Fuentebella |
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Member of the Philippine House of Representatives for the Lone District of Las Piñas City
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| In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 2001 |
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| Preceded by | Filemon Aguilar |
| Succeeded by | Cynthia A. Villar |
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| Born | December 13, 1949 Tondo, Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Nacionalista (2003-present) |
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Lakas-NUCD (1992-1998) LAMP (1998-2000) Independent (2000-2003) |
| Spouse(s) | Cynthia A. Villar |
| Children | Paolo Villar Mark Villar Camille Villar |
| Residence | Las Piñas City |
| Occupation | Businessman Politician |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Website | mannyvillar.com.ph |
Manuel "Manny" Bamba Villar, Jr. (born December 13, 1949) is a Filipino businessman and politician. He is the President of the Nacionalista Party and a member of the Senate of the Philippines.
Villar was Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1998 to 2000—in which capacity he presided over the impeachment of President Joseph Estrada—as well as President of the Senate from 2006 to 2008.He assumed the Senate presidency at the beginning of the Third Regular Session of the 13th Congress, as part of a power-sharing agreement with his predecessor Sen. Franklin Drilon. On November 17, 2008, he resigned his senate presidency due to lack of support in the Senate.
Villar is the wealthiest senator in the Philippines with a net worth of P1.04 billion (US$22 million) as of 2008.[1]
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Early life
Manuel Villar Jr. was born on December 13, 1949 in Tondo, a densely populated district of Manila. He was the second of nine children of Manuel Villar Sr., a government employee, and Curita Bamba, a seafood dealer.[2] As a young boy, he helped his mother sell fish and shrimp in Divisoria to help earn money to pay for his education.[2]
Villar finished his elementary education at Holy Child Catholic School in 1962, and finished his high school education at Mapua Institute of Technology in 1966. He attended the University of the Philippines - Diliman and earned his bachelor's degree in business administration in 1970. He returned to the same school to earn his master's degree in business administration in 1973.[3]
Business career
In 1975, with an initial capital of P10,000, Villar purchased two reconditioned trucks and started a business dealing with sand and gravel.[2]
Villar expanded his business interests and pioneered the practice of selling house and lot packages, when the common practice at the time was to merely sell the land and leave the buyers to build the houses.[2] He eventually became a leader in the housing industry, having built and sold more than 100,000 homes.[2]
Political career
House of Representatives
Villar entered politics in 1992, and was elected to the House of Representatives, representing the district of Las Piñas-Muntinlupa (and later the district of Las Piñas City).[4] In 1998, he was chosen Speaker of the House of Representatives.[4] As speaker, he presided over the impeachment of President Joseph Estrada by the House of Representatives.
Senate
Villar was elected to the Senate in 2001. At the start of legislative sessions, he was chosen as Senate President Pro Tempore, a position he held until 2003.
Villar won reelection to the Senate in 2007. At the start of legislative sessions he was chosen Senate President, defeating Aquilino Pimentel by a vote of 15–7.[5] However, in November 2008, he resigned the position due to a lack of support in the Senate, and was succeeded by Juan Ponce Enrile.[6]
Presidential campaign
On June 6, 2008, Villar announced that he is 99% joining the Philippine general election, 2010 (one percent, is on the possibility of no election), amid his nomination of the Nacionalista Party (NP), chaired by him. Villar stated that: "We are prepared to have alliance with other political parties."[7][8] On September 4, 2008, Villar formally declared and confirmed his presidential candidacy.[9][10]
Personal life
Villar is married to Cynthia A. Villar. They have three children, Paolo, Mark, and Camille.[2]
References
- ^ GMA NEWS.TV, Villar is a billionaire; other senators are millionaires
- ^ a b c d e f "Manny Villar biography". Official website of Senator Manny Villar. http://www.mannyvillar.com.ph/theman.php. Retrieved 2009-11-24.
- ^ "Villar, Manuel Jr. - Personal Information". I-Site. Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism. http://www.i-site.ph/Databases/Congress/13thSenate/personal/villar-personal.html. Retrieved 2009-11-24.
- ^ a b "Senator Manny Villar". Senate of the Philippines. http://www.senate.gov.ph/senators/sen_bio/villar_bio.asp. Retrieved 8 August 2009.
- ^ Inquirer.net, Villar elected Senate President
- ^ easybourse.com, Senators Name Juan Ponce Enrile As New Philippine Senate President
- ^ gmanews.tv, Sun.Star: Villar firm in seeking presidency
- ^ sunstar.com.ph, Villar is firm in running for president
- ^ xinhuanet.com, Philippine Senate head confirms joining 2010 presidential election
- ^ gmanews.tv, Miriam: Nothing wrong with Villar's announcement of 2010 bid
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Filemon C. Aguilar |
Representative, Lone District of Las Piñas City 1992 – 2001 Prior to 1998, Lone District of Las Piñas-Muntinlupa |
Succeeded by Cynthia A. Villar |
| Preceded by Jose De Venecia |
Speaker of the House of Representatives 1998 – 2000 |
Succeeded by Arnulfo Fuentebella |
| Preceded by Franklin M. Drilon |
President of the Senate of the Philippines 2006 – 2008 |
Succeeded by Juan Ponce Enrile |
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