Reelectionist Senator Risa Hontiveros has urged the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to defer the higher withholding tax on the compensation of teachers doing poll duties in May elections. Senator Risa Hontiveros (Photo courtesy of Hontiveros Office)...
Senator Risa Hontiveros said that the fuel subsidy to be distributed under the Pantawid Pasada Program will not be enough to keep the transport system running as the successive increases in oil prices are seen to affect the sector for a prolonged period. Senator Risa Hontiveros (Senate PRIB) "The...
Five of Vice President Leni Robredo’s senatorial candidates vowed to uphold women’s rights and push for their agenda if they are elected in May 2022 polls as they greeted women all over the world on International Women’s Day. Team Leni-Kiko during the campaign rally in General Trias, Cavite...
By Senator Risa Hontiveros When I was elected to the Senate of the Philippines in 2016, there was no doubt that, together with health, women's rights would be on top of my agenda. It was — and continues to be — very personal for me. My idealism and go-for-broke emotional investment shines...
Vice-presidential aspirant Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan urged the government to suspend the program to replace 15-year-old jeepneys as drivers and operators are still reeling from the Covid-19 lockdowns the almost-weekly oil price hikes. Senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan and Senator Risa...
Senator Risa Hontiveros said that her campaign for the welfare of women would not slow down despite the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the different conflicts overseas. Senator Risa Hontiveros (Photo courtesy of Hontiveros Office) Hontiveros made the statement as the entire world...
Opposition Senators Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan and Risa Hontiveros joined their Senate’s colleagues call in suspending the operation of online cockfighting or e-sabong franchises until the resolution of the 31 missing “sabungeros” or cockfighting enthusiasts is resolved. Senators Risa...
Foreign employers found terminating overseas Filipino workers' contracts in Hong Kong due to coronavirus infection should be blacklisted, a senatorial reelectionist said. Senator Risa Hontiveros (Photo courtesy of Hontiveros Office) Senator Risa Hontiveros called on the Duterte administration on...
As a mother and a woman, Senator Risa Hontiveros on Saturday, Feb. 19 said she favors giving Linconn Ong, a detained Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corporation executive, temporary liberty to visit his dengue-stricken son. ‘’However, I defer to the chair(man), Senator (Richard) Dick (Gordon), with...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday, Feb, 18 vowed to push for measures that will boost the development of the agriculture sector if and when she gains a new term in the chamber. This, as she felt humbled by the support committed by two farmers groups to her reelection bid in the Senate. Senator Risa...
Reelectionist Senator Risa Hontiveros called on the government to provide necessary livelihood assistance to overseas Filipino workers who will be coming back from Ukraine amid the rising tensions in the foreign country. Senator Risa Hontiveros (Photo courtesy of LENI-KIKO 2022) Hontiveros directed...
Unstable power supply in the country does not only endanger the actual May elections but is also a serious electoral issue, reelectionist Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Wednesday, Feb. 16. Senator Risa Hontiveros (Photo courtesy of Hontiveros Office) Hontiveros said this is something policymakers...
