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Villar denies 'prohibited interest' in cousin's P18.5-B infra deals
The Philippine Star
|October 03, 2025
Sen. Mark Villar refuted allegations of “prohibited interest” in a cousin’s link to flood control projects while he was secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
“I have no direct or indirect ownership or controlling interest in any company participating in DPWH projects. The official public record confirms that none of my relatives acquired any contracts during my tenure as Secretary,” Villar said.
The senator made the remark in response to Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla’s statement saying its flood control investigation now covered the Villar clan following a Bilyonaryo news report claiming cousin Carlo Aguilar’s I&E Construction bagged P18.5 billion worth of projects during Villar’s tenure in public works.
This story is from the October 03, 2025 edition of The Philippine Star.
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