From Local Solutions to Global Recognition: Villar Foundation Marks More Than Two Decades of Environmental Action

Inquirer.net - Oct 28, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — From transforming household waste into fertilizers and school chairs to turning discarded coconut husks and waterlilies into livelihood opportunities, the Villar Foundation has spent more than three decades promoting community-based solutions to environmental problems. Established by former Senate President Manny Villar and former Sen. Cynthia Villar, the foundation’s environmental initiatives demonstrate how proper

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