Risa Hontiveros

Uh-oh. Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque is bursting with joy after the country supposedly beaten the University of the Philippines (UP) forecast of higher COVID cases by June 30. But Senator Risa Hontiveros immediately shot down…

Senator Risa Hontiveros urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to provide laptops or internet-capable devices and WiFi allowance to public school teachers if it plans to push through with the opening of classes this coming August 24.

Senator Risa Hontiveros is taking a stand against the apparent culture of victim blaming. Victim blaming is the disturbing tendency to blame the victim of rape or any crime instead of the perpetrator. In her latest post on Facebook,…

Senator Risa Hontiveros had an adorable mom-daughter moment while on a magazine shoot years ago. The senator became sentimental when she found her old photographs during house cleaning. She shared precious film negatives on Instagram on…

Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno was barred by the Philippine National Police (PNP) from seeing his client, Senator Leila De Lima, at Camp Crame Friday (June 5).

Senators Francis Pangilinan and Risa Hontiveros urged the government Tuesday (June 2) to focus on matters related to the COVID-19 pandemic instead of rushing to pass a controversial anti-terrorism bill.

More women cops please. Senator Risa Hontiveros is "happy" to back a measure allowing the hiring of more women police officers in the country. Senate Bill No. 1562 seeking to increase the recruitment quota of women in the Philippine…

Senators from the minority bloc are protesting Senator Leila De Lima’s alleged solitary confinement inside the Philippine National Police Custodial Center in Camp Crame since April 25.

Senator Risa Hontiveros is infuriated with reports that Chinese workers have supposedly obtained the results of their coronavirus tests faster than overseas Filipino workers stuck in quarantine centers. Hontiveros said…

Senators Risa Hontiveros, Kiko Pangilinan and Panfilo Lacson prefer the appointment of a new politiko to replace Health Secretary Francisco Duque III as the government draws flak for its lackluster response to the COVID-19 crisis.

Speaker Alan Cayetano has had enough of senators dipping their fingers into the sole business of the Lower House, such as approving the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN Corp.

Senators Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan and Risa Hontiveros are calling for a Senate investigation into the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation’s (PAGCOR) lobby to allow Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) to operate despite the…

The Office of the Solicitor General should rethink its priorities amid the coronavirus pandemic. Senator Risa Hontiveros took a swipe at Solicitor General Jose Calida after he warned the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC)…

Senator Risa Hontiveros has denounced the government's decision to allow Chinese-led offshore gambling operations to operate during the lockdown period. Hontiveros, who has called for a ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs)…

It's time to protect, not harass, Filipino workers abroad amid the global outbreak of the new coronavirus disease. Senator Risa Hontiveros issued this reminder to the country's labor officials following the controversial move to seek the…

Senator Risa Hontiveros has called for an investigation into the police killing of a suspected quarantine violator at a checkpoint in Quezon City. Hontiveros said the Commission on Human Rights and the Philippine National Police should…

As the coronavirus puts the elderly at most risk, it is crucial to keep the seniors safe and cared for. Senator Risa Hontiveros has mobilized resources to send food and medicine assistance to senior citizens who have been advised to stay…

The coronavirus pandemic has caused concern and anxiety among people. But there are some tips to help with one's wellbeing while dealing with the latest health emergency. Senator Risa Hontiveros has urged the public to look after their…

Senator Risa Hontiveros has taken another swipe at House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano for singling her out for her opposition to the law giving President Rodrigo Duterte additional powers to deal with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).…

What's the concrete plan vs coronavirus? Senator Risa Hontiveros has warned that the additional powers granted by Congress to President Duterte may be prone to abuse and corruption. Hontiveros, in a series of tweets, said…

Senate President Vicente Sotto III is disappointed that a senator has voted against the measures that will give President Duterte special powers to combat the coronavirus outbreak in the country. Senate Bill No. 1418, titled…

The Senate minority bloc on Sunday called for a special session to tackle and pass the supplemental budget to address the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic.

Health workers are the true heroes in the fight against the coronavirus outbreak. Senator Risa Hontiveros said she would rather thank the health workers fighting in the frontlines rather than China as shown by President Duterte. …

Keep our trains clean. Senator Risa Hontiveros has called on transport authorities to conduct regular cleaning of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) and Light Rail Transit (LRT) systems to keep the coronavirus from spreading in the capital. …