Manny Villar

Manuel “Manny” Bamba Villar, Jr. (born December 13, 1949) is a Filipino businessman and politician. He is the President of the Nacionalista Party and a member of the Senate of the Philippines. Villar was Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1998 to 2000—in which capacity he presided over the impeachment of President Joseph Estrada—as well as President of the Senate from 2006 to 2008.
He assumed the Senate presidency at the beginning of the Third Regular Session of the 13th Congress, as part of a power-sharing agreement with his predecessor Sen. Franklin Drilon. On November 17, 2008, resigned due to lack of support in the Senate.


He is recognized as the richest legislator in Philippine history where he was consistently the richest congressman from 1992 to 2001 and richest senator from 2001 until 2008 with a net worth of P1.04 billion.

On the Forbes Magazine released October 2007, its list of “The Philippines’ 40 Richest”, he is ranked 5th and the year’s biggest gainer. From $110 million last year, his net worth shot up 755% to $940 million after the public offering of his company Vista Land & Lifescapes.
Senator Manny Villar’s wife is Cynthia A. Villar, currently the representative of the lone congressional district of Las Piñas. He has two sons (Paolo and Mark) and a daughter (Camille).

Other Information

• Name: Manuel Bamba Villar, Jr.
• Nickname: Manny
• Born : December 13, 1949
• Birthplace: Tondo, Manila, Philippines
• Nationality : Filipino
• Political party : Nacionalista Party (2003- ), Independent (2000-2003), LAMP (1998-2000), Lakas-NUCD (1992-1998)
• Spouse : Cynthia A. Villar
• Children : 3
  • Paolo Villar
  • Mark Villar
  • Camille Villar
• Residence : Las Piñas City
• Occupation : Businessman, Politician
• Religion : Roman Catholic