For her advocacy in helping the youth sector, Deputy Speaker and Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar joined prominent female leaders who were recognized for exemplifying women empowerment and in advancing women’s rights in the country.
The 40-year-old Villar was given the recognition for her role in the adoption of policies and programs for the youth sector during the Women’s Assembly 2025, attended by influential leaders from the Philippines and the ASEAN at the historic YWCA – FFPI Building in Manila Saturday.
“As a millenial and a woman, I know the challenges we face in the workplace and the need to balance our multiple roles as a wife, a mother and a leader. I am honored to be included in this prestigious gathering of strong and influential women, and the groups that celebrate our roles as prime movers in our society,” she said.
Villar, who is running for senator in the May 12 midterm polls, said the advocacy for promoting women’s welfare is a lifetime commitment.
Villar supported the assembly’s 2025 Commitments and Action Plan, aimed at creating an environment “where gender equality is a reality and emancipation from bondage is the norm.”
Villar vowed to do her part to ensure the continuing implementation of the fundamental rights and benefits of women and girls; to wage the fight against unjust discrimination and violence; and ensure their access to proper economic and workforce inclusive growth education, and self-determination.
As a legislator, Villar has been actively promoting entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and camaraderie among the youth through sports activities and other activities.
She also initiated projects that promote maternal and reproductive health for women and teenage mothers.
On Women’s Day (March 8), Villar joined the ranks of former president and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Associate Justice Marian Ivy Reyes Fajardo, Cecille Guidote Alvarez, Cory Quirino, Preciosa Soliven, Dr. Amelita Dayrit-Go, Teresita Sy-Coson and her mother, Senator Cynthia Villar, who were among the participants of the momentous gathering of women leaders in the country and the ASEAN.