Senators have rejected the Chinese Embassy in Manila’s response to the Philippine Senate’s passage of Senate Resolution No. 256 condemning the statements it made against Philippine officials and institutions defending the country’s national sovereignty and maritime rights. Senator Francis...
Senators Risa Hontiveros and Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV on Monday, February 9 confirmed the meeting of key liberal opposition figures with former vice president and now Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo. Aquino told reporters in an interview that it was a “reunion” of sorts, as it is their first...
Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Monday, Feb. 9, that a constitutionally-mandated process of accountability, such as impeachment, should not be brought down to the same level as personal motives. “Ang ganyang ka-importanteng constitutional process kasi ng accountability ang isang impeachment, di...
Retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Adolfo Azcuna said on Wednesday, Feb. 4, that any law regulating political dynasties must respect the people’s freedom to choose their leaders, stressing that "democratic choice" remains the general rule under the 1987 Constitution. During the hearing of...
Senators on Tuesday, Jan. 27, expressed concern over the continued sale of counterfeit, unregistered, and unsafe health products online, pressing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), online platforms, and law enforcement agencies to take stronger action to protect consumers. During a Senate...
Senator Risa Hontiveros will take over the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said. Lacson, who chairs the committee, said he will give the panel to Hontiveros since he needs to focus on the investigation into...
China 's embassy in Manila has accused Senator Risa Hontiveros of doing "political theater" and not advocacy whenever she speaks against Beijing. Accused by Hontiveros herself of being a "bad guest" in the Philippines, the embassy fired back at the senator by asking if she is "really...
At least two senators on Wednesday, January 21 agree that the holding of an impeachment trial at this point in time is not an ideal situation but holding government officials accountable is a necessary and very important political exercise. For his part, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said he believes it...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, January 20 challenged the controversial contractor couple Curlee and Sarah Discaya to prove their willingness to cooperate with authorities by complying with the Senate’s order to submit their flood control project records from 2016 to 2022 first. “Kung...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, January 20 urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to act on the Chinese Embassy’s public attacks against government officials defending the Philippines’ position in the West Philippine Sea. In particular, Hontiveros pointed to a recent social media...
Senator Risa Hontiveros called on the Department of Health (DOH) to ensure that the new administrative order it is drafting on the Medical Assistance for Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Persons (MAIFIP) would provide clarity and not confusion. Hontiveros made the call on Thursday, January...
Senator Risa Hontiveros and Akbayan Party-list have filed a bill seeking amendments to the Party-List System Act to guard it against abuses by political dynasties and contractors. Hontiveros has filed Senate Bill No. 1656 which primarily seeks to ban political dynasties from participating in the...
