Senator Cynthia Villar Loses Temper in Viral Church Confrontation
CYNTHIA VILLAR – A video showing the senator losing her temper inside a church has gone viral.
In the video, Villar is seen standing up from her seat, crossing the aisle, and confronting a man. Reports have identified the individual as Las Piñas Councilor Mark Anthony Santos, who is expected to be her rival for the city’s lone congressional seat in the May 2025 elections.
The incident reportedly took place at the Our Lady of Fatima Church in Philamlife Village, Barangay Pamplona Dos, Las Piñas. Vice Mayor April Aguilar, Villar’s niece, appeared surprised by the confrontation and momentarily moved away from her seat.
As of now, Senator Villar has not issued a statement regarding the matter. The incident has drawn various reactions from the public.
Meanwhile, Cynthia Villar is a politician currently serving as a Senator of the Philippines, a position she has held since 2013. Prior to her Senate tenure, she was a member of the House of Representatives for Las Piñas from 2001 to 2010. She is affiliated with the Nacionalista Party and is married to businessman Manny Villar. The couple has three children, and she is known for her significant role in both politics and business.
Villar’s political career has been marked by various leadership roles, including chairing multiple Senate committees, such as Agriculture, Environment, and Public Enterprises. She has also been a strong advocate for environmental sustainability and poverty eradication. Throughout her career, she has been involved in various controversies, including her statements about the nursing profession and her critical comments on the handling of COVID-19, which led to public backlash.
In addition to her political career, Villar has been active in business, notably managing her husband’s ventures and establishing the Villar Foundation. Her influence extends beyond politics, with her wealth making her one of the richest senators in the country. She was re-elected to the Senate in 2019, securing the most votes in Philippine election history at the time.