Senator Cynthia Villar defended the University of the Philippines’ plan to confer an honorary degree to her son and fellow senator Mark Villar, noting that he had “helped UP a lot.” | BPinlacINQ
Cynthia added that her husband – billionaire and former Senate President Manuel Villar Jr. – had also recently donated five hectares of land in Dasmariñas, Cavite, for UP to build a new business school.
“I’m leaving in 2025, so it’s his turn. I’m about to retire,” she said, speaking in English and Filipino.
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