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Mark Aguilar Villar (Tagalog pronunciation:, born August 14, 1978) is a Filipino politician and businessman serving as a Senator since 2022. He served in President Rodrigo Duterte's cabinet as the Secretary of Public Works and Highways from 2016 to 2021, and was the COVID-19 pandemic isolation czar from 2020 to 2021.
Learn about the background, career, and achievements of Senator Mark A. Villar, the former DPWH Secretary and the current chair of Senate committees on trade and banks. He is known for his role in the "Build, Build, Build" program and the pandemic response infrastructure.
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Oct 4, 2021 · Mark Villar, the son of President Duterte's ally and former PDP-Laban chair, announced his resignation from his post as DPWH Secretary on Wednesday. He said he will focus on his family and his businesses amid the 2022 elections.
Oct 6, 2021 · MANILA — Resigned Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar on Wednesday filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for the Senate in next year's elections. He will be running as a guest candidate under a faction of the ruling PDP-Laban backed by President Rodrigo Duterte.