Mark Villar
Mark A. Villar served as DPWH Secretary from 2016 to 2021, he was able to institute numerous changes which have led to the impressive completion, rehabilitation and improvement of quality infrastructure all over the Philippines that continuously benefits the Filipino people. He played a notable role in realizing the “Golden Age of Infrastructure” through the Build Build Build Program, his accomplishments include 29,264 km of roads, 5,950 bridges, 11,340 flood control structures, 150,149 classrooms, 133 police and military facilities and 739 covid facilities with 27,302 bed capacity. Under his leadership, DPWH was able to generate 6.5 million jobs.
What am I fighting for
We want a better Philippines for our kids and the next generation. We should not let them experience what we experienced. Traffic should be a thing of the past. Filipinos should be able to have more control over their time. Through infrastructure development and jobs creation, we can promote a more inclusive growth that benefits all Filipinos.
"Secretary Villar, can I say something? You are truly a Filipino. I thank you in behalf of the nation, in behalf of the people. Salamat po."
Pres. Rodrigo Duterte
On Successful DPWH Projects Nationwide
"I am a living witness to Mark’s hard work and sacrifices as a fellow Cabinet Secretary. I could say easily say this old neighbor of mine is one of the most accomplished among us and yet, he remains as humble as he was since day one."
Sec. Delfin Lorenzana, DND
"Manghinayang ako ‘pag tumakbo ka ng senador at manalo ka naman. Mawalaan yung executive department ng mga taong kagaya mo. So, I would like to say, in behalf of the grateful nation, sa mga taong kagaya ninyo, ang pera ng tao talagang nakikita."
Pres. Rodrigo Duterte
On Successful DPWH Projects Nationwide
"That's why we are very much - 102 percent - supporting your candidacy this coming elections. I hope you will be no. 1 this coming elections."
Cong. Hector Sanchez
Catanduanes Rep. Hector Sanchez on Mark Villar
"I could not find the right combination of words, heto lang masasabi ko sa pinaka ilalim ng puso ko. Thank you for joining me in government and thank you for what you have done to the country."
Pres. Rodrigo Duterte
Inauguration of BGC - Ortigas Center Road Link Project