Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday, March 30 called on the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee to immediately schedule a public hearing on the new sugar smuggling plaguing the country, which she described as “state-sponsored.” Hontiveros made the call after Sen. Francis Tolentino, chairman of...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday, March 15 welcomed the indictment of suspended Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag and former deputy security officer Ricardo Zulueta for two counts murder over the killing of broadcast journalist Percival “Percy Lapid” Mabasa. “The...
The conviction of a dismissed Caloocan policeman for the murders of teenagers Carl Angelo Arnaiz and Reynaldo “Kulot” De Guzman is a “partial victory,” at least, for the victims in the brutal drug war killings during the term of President Rodrigo Duterte. “While laudable, it...
A resolution asking the Marcos government to seek reparations for the country’s wartime victims of sexual violence by the Japanese armed forces has been filed in the Senate. Sen. Risa Hontiveros, in filing Senate Resolution No. 539, urged the Philippine government to immediately fulfill its...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Senator Rissa Hontiveros said there is a need to strengthen the National Risk Reduction Management Office for better disaster response. Senator Rissa Hontiveros announces her P5-million donation to victims of Tropical Storm Paeng in Zamboanga City. The senator made the statement...
If reelectionist Senator Risa Hontiveros is given the power to fire someone from the government today, she will sack Health Secretary Francisco Duque III. Senator Risa Hontiveros (Photo courtesy of Hontiveros Office) Hontiveros said this when asked to name a government official she will fire if...
Reelectionist Senator Risa Hontiveros questioned the move of the Department of Energy (DOE) to suspend exploration activities in the West Philippine Sea, calling it "worrisome." Senator Risa Hontiveros (Photo courtesy of Hontiveros Office) While the senator reiterated that "Philippine ships have...
Reelectionist Senator Risa Hontiveros hopes that remote work setup will gain support from the next administration in a bid to open up opportunities for women and the youth. Senator Risa Hontiveros (Photo courtesy of Hontiveros Office) Speaking at the Asia CEO Forum 2022 recently held in Pasay City,...
Senatorial candidates expressed hopes on Easter Sunday that the nation will finally be free from sufferings and achieve a just society. Senator Leila de Lima, Senator Risa Hontiveros, Atty. Chel Diokno (Photo courtesy of the offices of De Lima, Hontiveros, and Diokno) Reelectionist Senator Leila de...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto on Wednesday was lauded by re-electionist Senator Risa Hontiveros for his remarkable accomplishments in local governance, particularly in boosting transparency and strengthening the fight against corruption. Hontiveros paid a courtesy visit to the mayor and vowed to...
If reelected, Senator Risa Hontiveros vowed to continue pushing for the Security of Tenure Bill and measures that will help the transport sector keep up from the rising oil prices and jeepney modernization. Senator Risa Hontiveros meets the drivers and operators of the Zambales Olongapo Bataan...
After gaining the support of top Bangsamoro leaders, Senator Risa Hontiveros earned the backing of motorcycle and taxi riders in her reelection bid in the May polls. Senator Risa Hontiveros (Photo courtesy of Hontiveros Office) Riders and owners of the transport service provider Angkas expressed...
