Risa Hontiveros

Senator Risa Hontiveros has asked the Senate to conduct a “comprehensive audit” of the operations of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) amid questions on its remittances to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

Senator Risa Hontiveros is practicing yoga to obtain calm and wellness.

When she was young, Senator Risa Hontiveros was not exactly a fan of then Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.

Senator Risa Hontiveros has called on the government to stop making excuses and craft a "health-heavy" action plan. After the country's cases rose past 130,000, Hontiveros said waiting for the coronavirus vaccine is not a plan. "7,000…

Powerful and influential women politikos are showing appreciation for other women through a viral campaign on Instagram.

Senator Risa Hontiveros urged President Rodrigo Duterte to own up in his upcoming fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) the supposed government’s mishandling of the health crisis brought by the coronavirus pandemic.

Alcohol, not gasoline. Senator Risa Hontiveros has urged the public to use alcohol, not gasoline, for disinfection to avoid coronavirus infection. "Siguraduhing verified ng DOH o WHO ang mga health guidelines na sinusundan natin," she…

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)…