Halalan 2010 : Manny Villar for president

Manny Villar

• Senate Office:
• Rm. 503 5th Flr., GSIS Bldg., Financial Center, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City
• Trunk Lines: (632) 552-6601 to 70 loc. 6507 – 6511
• Direct Lines: (632) 552-6876
• Fax No.: (632) 552-6734
  
  

Manny Villar was born to humble beginnings in Moriones, Tondo, Manila.  His father, Manuel Montalban Villar, Sr., hailed from Cabatuan, Iloilo and his mother Curita Bamba came from Orani, Bataan.

At an early age, he helped his mother sell seafood at the Divisoria market in order to support his siblings and himself to school. With the burning desire for a better future and strong determination to improve his family’s lives, Manny finished his studies at the University of the Philippines (UP) where he earned his Bachelor’s and Masters’ degrees in Business Administration.  He started his professional career as an accountant and financial analyst for prominent corporations before venturing into his own business.

Manny entered politics in 1992 when was elected Congressman representing the district of Las Piñas-Muntinlupa, and later became Speaker of the House of Representatives. As Speaker, he presided over the impeachment of President Joseph Estrada by the House of Representatives in 2000. In 2001 he was elected Senator, and served as Senate President from 2006 to 2008.

 Senator Manny Villar is a very strong contender for the 2010 Philippine Election for President.

Category: Halalan 2010