Christian church leader and Cibac party-list Rep. Eddie Villanueva tells his son, Senator Joel Villanueva, to base decisions on “conscience” rather than on political friends amid an ongoing dispute in the Senate. Speaking before the Jesus Is Lord Church in Manila, Eddie Villanueva—also a lawmaker—frames his advice as guidance to follow what he describes as God’s “perfect will,” and not to be influenced by “politician friends” or companions. The remarks come as the Senate faces public disagreements involving Joel Villanueva, according to the account. Eddie Villanueva highlights what he says are Joel Villanueva’s contributions and expresses concern about the current state of politics in the country. The statement functions as both personal counsel and a call for decision-making grounded in personal principles, rather than alliances. The sources describe the message as directed to Joel Villanueva specifically, with no additional details provided in the reports about the specific positions or claims driving the Senate row.