Three senators on Monday, June 2, took to the plenary to present contrasting constitutional interpretations on whether the trial can lawfully continue beyond the 19th Congress. Senate Majority Leader Francis "Tol" Tolentino warned that proceeding with the trial past June 30, 2025, the last day of...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday, May 21 said she is open to the possibility of becoming the standard bearer of the opposition bloc for the 2028 presidential elections. According to Hontiveros, there will certainly be a progressive or reformist alternative that the opposition would field in...
The President has no role to be an observer in the deliberations of the national budget, Senate deputy minority leader Senator Risa Hontiveros said. Hontiveros pointed this out as she opposed President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s prospective role as an observer during the bicameral...
There is now a compelling reason for former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque to return to the Philippines now that arrest orders have been issued against him, Cassandra Li Ong, and other personalities involved in the Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGO) hub in Porac, Pampanga. Sen....
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, May 13 welcomed the inclusion of former senators Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV and Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan in the top 12 of the May 2025 midterm elections. Hontiveros is also elated with the result of the party-list race. Akbayan is...
Several senators on Wednesday, April 30 expressed alarm over the arrest of a Chinese national with spying equipment near the Commission on Elections (Comelec), urging government to remain vigilant against external players who are bent on sabotaging the upcoming May 2025 elections. A...
Senate deputy minority leader Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, April 29 applauded the Department of Justice (DOJ) for filing cases of human trafficking against former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, Cassandra “Cassie” Li Ong and 40 others who were allegedly involved in the illegal activities...
Senators on Monday, April 28 called for a thorough investigation into the tragic incident in Vancouver, Canada. Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III said it is imperative to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter to ensure justice is served, “with hopes of...
Senate deputy minority leader Risa Hontiveros on Monday, April 28 slammed China’s attempt to muddle the truth stating that Sandy Cay belongs to the Philippines. “China should stop creating drama,” said Hontiveros, in a statement. “Sandy Cay belongs to the Philippines and no...
Senators on Friday, April 25 called on the government to thoroughly investigate and hold accountable personalities and individuals who are attempting to influence political discource and eventually the outcome of the Philippine elections. They made the call after Senate Majority Leader...
Senator Risa Hontiveros welcomed President Marcos' decision to veto a proposed law granting Li Duan Wang’s Filipino citizenship, calling it a "necessary and welcome move". Senator Risa Hontiveros "This shows our government’s commitment to protecting the sanctity of our Filipino citizenship,"...
Deputy Minority Leader Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, March 18 slammed Li Duan Wang, the Chinese national who is applying for Philippine citizenship, disclosing that he is an incorporator of the biggest Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) service provider. Sen. Risa Hontiveros (Photo...
