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...
The recent unprovoked strike by the United States against Venezuela constitutes a grave violation of international law, according to Senator Risa Hontiveros. “I strongly condemn this act of aggression, the oil-backed interests behind it, and the new world order it portends,” Hontiveros said in...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, December 16 called on the Senate contingent to consider allocating around P15-billion to local government unit (LGU) hospitals so they properly implement the zero balance billing (ZBB) program. This P15-billion will come from the P51-billion fund approved by...
The government is poised to cancel the birth certificate of nickel magnate Joseph Sy after authorities identified him as a Chinese national. The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) made the disclosure at the Senate Justice and Human Rights subcommittee hearing on Monday, December 15, led by Sen....
