VILLAR, MARK A.
Independent · Nationwide
Issue mix
INCREASING THE INCOME TAX EXEMPTION CEILING FOR INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYERS
Bill SBN-2137 seeks to raise the income tax exemption limit for individuals to P360,000 per year. It is currently pending in the committee and is sponsored by Senator Mark A. Villar.
LIFETIME VALIDITY OF IDENTIFICATION CARDS ISSUED TO PERSONS WITH PERMANENT DISABILITY
The bill SBN-2134 seeks to provide lifetime validity for identification cards issued to persons with permanent disabilities, amending the Magna Carta for Persons with Disability. It is currently pending in the committee.
STUDENTS GUIDANCE COUNSELING ACT
The Students Guidance Counseling Act seeks to ensure that schools have qualified guidance counselors and mental health personnel by requiring their recruitment, hiring, and training.
HARMONIZING INCENTIVES FOR THE CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF PHILIPPINE CULTURAL HERITAGE
The bill SBN-2091 seeks to improve and align the incentives related to the conservation and protection of cultural heritage in the Philippines. It proposes amendments to an existing law from 2009.
ANYTIME LEARNING ACCESS ACT
The Anytime Learning Access Act proposes the creation of 24-hour public libraries in certain urban areas to enhance access to study spaces and resources for the public.
EXPANDED NATIONAL NUTRITION PROGRAM ACT
The Expanded National Nutrition Program Act seeks to enhance the existing National Nutrition Program by amending a previous law and allocating necessary funds. It is currently under consideration in the Senate.
ANTI-TICKET SCALPING ACT
The Anti-Ticket Scalping Act seeks to make it illegal to sell or buy admission tickets through unauthorized channels and sets penalties for such actions. The bill is currently pending further discussion in the Senate.
UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO QUALITY TERTIARY EDUCATION ACT
The bill seeks to improve access to quality tertiary education in the Philippines by amending an existing law. It has been approved by both houses of Congress.
AMENDING R.A. NO. 10699 (NATIONAL ATHLETES AND COACHES BENEFITS AND INCENTIVES ACT)
The bill aims to amend the existing law that provides benefits and incentives to national athletes and coaches.
EXTENDING THE DURATION OF SECOND CONGRESSIONAL COMMISSION ON EDUCATION (EDCOM II)
The bill, titled 'An Act Extending the Duration of the Second Congressional Commission on Education,' aims to prolong the existence of EDCOM II and modifies an existing law related to it. It has been approved by the President and is under the committee for Higher, Technical and Vocational Education.