Senator Risa Hontiveros branded as “historic” former president Rodrigo Duterte’s confirmation of charges hearing at the International Criminal Court (ICC). Hontiveros made the remark after the first day of the hearing in The Hague, Netherlands where the former leader is facing crimes against...
Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Tuesday, February 24 she will not attend the Senate’s meeting with Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan despite the efforts of her colleagues to hold dialogues with the envoy over his negative remarks against senators. “I will not go to the meeting with the Chinese...
Twelve (12) senators have signed the committee report on the proposed anti-political dynasty bill, Senate deputy majority leader Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Tuesday, February 24. Hontiveros, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms and Peoples’ Participation, said the panel...
Senate Deputy Majority Leader Risa Hontiveros assured on Wednesday, February 18 that the united opposition might announce its standard bearer for the 2028 presidential elections by the end of 2026 or in the first quarter of 2027. Hontiveros disclosed this a few hours after Vice President Sara...
Senate Deputy Majority Leader Risa Hontiveros said on Monday, February 16, that no senator would be arrested while the Senate is in session. Hontiveros pointed this out after the International Criminal Court (ICC) named Senators Christopher “Bong” Go and Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa as...
As the competitiveness of the Philippines’ sugar industry slowly deteriorate, Senator Risa Hontiveros has called on the Senate to review the country’s existing laws, particularly the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) charter and the Sugar Industry Development Act (SIDA) of 2015. Hontiveros...
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...
