Camille Aguilar Villar-Genuino
Camille Aguilar Villar-Genuino, born on January 25, 1985, is a Filipino politician, businesswoman, and former television personality who has been serving as the Representative of Las Piñas City since 2019 and as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives since 2022. She comes from the influential Villar-Aguilar political family that has dominated Las Piñas politics for decades. Her father, Manny Villar, is a former Senate President and one of the Philippines' wealthiest individuals. Her mother, Cynthia Villar, is a current Senator whose term is ending in 2025. Her brother, Mark Villar, is also currently serving as a Senator. Before entering politics, Camille worked as an executive in her family's businesses, serving as Chief Operating Officer of Brittany Corporation (a subsidiary of Vista Land) and holding various director positions in the family's real estate and retail companies. She also had a brief stint as a television co-host on 'Wil Time Bigtime' (2012-2013) and 'Wowowillie' (2013). Camille earned her Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Ateneo de Manila University and holds a Master of Business Administration from Instituto de Estudios Superiores de la Empresa. She is married to Erwin Genuino, with whom she has two children.
Education
- Master of Business Administration, Instituto de Estudios Superiores de la Empresa
- Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Ateneo de Manila University
Career Highlights
- Representative, Lone District of Las Piñas City (2019-present)
- Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives (2022-present)
- Managing Director, Vista Land & Lifescapes
- Chief Operating Officer, Brittany Corporation (Vista Land subsidiary)
- Director, Golden MV Holdings Incorporated
- Vice Chair, AllHome Corporation and AllDay Marts Incorporated
- President and CEO, AllValue Holdings Corporation
- Television Co-host, 'Wil Time Bigtime' (2012-2013) and 'Wowowillie' (2013)
Key Platforms
Housing Development
As part of a family that owns one of the country's largest mass housing developers, advocates for accessible housing, believing that proper housing is a foundation for improving Filipinos' quality of life.
Green Jobs and Sustainable Employment
Promotes the expansion of environmental work opportunities and sustainable employment that protects the environment, with plans to introduce policies to boost sectors like agriculture, waste management, and eco-tourism to drive job creation.
Urban Agriculture
Authored House Bill 8385, which aims to utilize idle lands, both public and private, for urban farming to address food security challenges, and has filed bills promoting integrated urban agriculture.
Teacher Support
Filed House Bill 10933 seeking to establish programs and services for the mental health and well-being of teachers, demonstrating concern for the welfare of education professionals.
Maternal Health Care
Has filed legislation to expand access to maternal health care, particularly for women in remote areas, including bills proposing flexible work arrangements for pregnant women and postnatal mothers, and granting maternity benefits to women in the informal economy.
Track Record
Legislative Work
Lists 66 principally-authored bills during her two terms in the House of Representatives, covering areas such as education, women's rights, environmental protection, and economic development.
ABS-CBN Franchise Rejection
In July 2020, voted against renewing the franchise of television network ABS-CBN, which was seen as the Duterte administration's retaliation against the network. The Channel 2 frequency was later awarded to the Villars' media company, Advanced Media Broadcasting System (AMBS), in 2022.
Anti-Terror Law Support
Served as a principal author of the controversial Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020, which faced multiple constitutional challenges for its potential chilling effect on free speech, though the Supreme Court has mostly upheld the law.
Educational Assistance Programs
Worked with the Department of Social Welfare and Development to deliver cash aid to 2,000 college students from indigent families in Las Piñas in April 2024.
Disaster Relief Initiatives
Filed a bill seeking to make freight services free for organizations transporting relief goods during natural disasters, and proposed the creation of a Commission on the Right to Adequate Food to ensure food security during calamities.
Positions on Key Issues
| Issue | Position |
|---|---|
| Economy | Advocates for expanding environmental work opportunities ('green jobs') and sustainable employment, with plans to boost sectors like agriculture, waste management, and eco-tourism. Has filed bills promoting corporate social responsibility and urban agriculture. |
| Education | Focuses on supporting the education sector through various programs and policies. Filed a bill seeking to establish programs for teachers' mental health and well-being, and has worked to deliver cash aid to college students from indigent families. |
| Healthcare | Emphasizes maternal health care, having filed bills to expand access to maternal health services, particularly for women in remote areas. Proposed legislation for flexible work arrangements for pregnant women and postnatal mothers, and maternity benefits for women in the informal economy. |
| Environment | Calls for the full implementation of laws addressing climate change effects on agriculture and the environment, though has not specified which measures need implementation. Promotes urban agriculture through legislative initiatives. |
| Labor | Advocates for flexible work arrangements, particularly for pregnant women and new mothers. Supports expanding employment opportunities through green jobs and sustainable industries. |
| Agriculture | Authored a bill to utilize idle lands for urban farming to address food security. Has called for implementing climate change legislation affecting agriculture and applying global innovations to the local agricultural industry. |
| Governance | When questioned about her family's political dynasty, stated that 'it's the choice of the people' since elected officials are chosen by voters. Has not extensively addressed issues related to corruption, bureaucracy, or governance reform. |
| Foreign Policy | When asked if she was 'pro-Philippines or pro-China,' stated that she is pro-Philippines without elaborating further. Has not provided detailed positions on territorial disputes or foreign relations. |
| Charter Change | Limited specific information available on her position regarding Charter Change for the 2025 election. |
| Lgbtq Rights | Spoke in support of the LGBTQ community in June 2024, calling for an end to SOGIE-based discrimination, though has not explicitly stated her position on the SOGIE Equality Bill. |
| Drug War | Attended the inauguration of a drug rehabilitation center in 2019, but has not publicly stated her position on the drug war or drug policy reform. |
| Icc | Limited specific information available on her position regarding the ICC investigation for the 2025 election. |
Sources & Citations
- https://www.camillevillar.com/
- https://www.rappler.com/philippines/camille-villar-files-coc-2025-senatorial-elections/
- https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/camille-villar-tries-both-side-2025-polls/
- https://www.rappler.com/people/p87014514-camille-villar/
- https://rollingstonephilippines.com/state-of-affairs/2025-philippine-elections-senatorial-primer-camille-villar/
- https://mb.com.ph/2024/9/5/camille-villar-is-building-her-own-legacy
- https://pcij.org/2025/01/14/senate-candidates-camille-villar-imee-marcos-top-ad-spenders-2025-campaign-finance/
- https://verafiles.org/articles/camille-villar
- https://www.camillevillar.com/news/updates/
- https://www.camillevillar.com/2024/10/camille-villar-bill-pursues-holistic-support-for-teachers-mental-health-well-being/
This profile is regularly updated with verified information from reliable sources. Last updated: April 24, 2025