Risa Hontiveros

Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto is reaping praises for his crackdown on illegal businesses in his hometown. Senator Risa Hontiveros is the latest politiko to rally behind Sotto after he shut down an illegal Chinese restaurant and resisted…

Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Wednesday (Feb. 19) expressed support to the recommendations of Senator Risa Hontiveros to have Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers subjected to lifestyle checks.

Senator Risa Hontiveros is taking a different approach to help curb rape incidents in the country. Instead of passing on women the responsibility to stay safe, Hontiveros made an appeal against committing rape. "Here’s an effective…

No foreigner should be allowed to break the law in the country. Senator Risa Hontiveros said Filipinos are known to obey laws whenever abroad so foreigners visiting the country should do the same. Hontiveros made the comment after…

It's time for the government to block the entry of travelers from China where the novel coronavirus originated. Senator Risa Hontiveros issued the urgent appeal to the government after health authorities confirmed the country's first…

Stop hurting our women. Senator Risa Hontiveros made the appeal as she deplored the alleged booming prostitution, including online trafficking of women, in the country. Hontiveros said she was considering seeking the suspension of…

Bayanihan at work. Senator Risa Hontiveros returned to Batangas to give relief aid to families displaced by Taal Volcano. In her second visit, Hontiveros commended families who have welcomed Taal evacuees to their homes. She said…

Keep calm. Senator Risa Hontiveros has appealed to the public to stay vigilant and avoid spreading fake news about the coronavirus. Hontiveros said sowing panic would be harmful to public health. "Mga mahal, huwag po tayong magkalat…

Senator Risa Hontiveros has vowed to continue the fight just as the late veteran journalist Twink Macaraig boldly did. Hontiveros paid tribute to Macaraig, former news anchor of TV5 and ANC, saying she was brilliant, funny, fierce and…

The latest phreatic explosion of Taal Volcano should prompt not only the government but the private sector to suspend work for the meantime. Senator Risa Hontiveros made the appeal for work suspension among private sector workers to…

At the start of the New Year, Senator Risa Hontiveros is planning to call for an inquiry into the plight of workers in exclusive economic zones in the country Hontiveros laid down her plans after urging the labor department to look into…

A few days before Christmas, Senator Risa Hontiveros paid a visit to the quake-hit communities in Davao del Sur over the weekend. Hontiveros distributed relief packs to the quake victims in a bid to lift up their spirits after the…

Following the conviction of the masterminds of the Maguindanao massacre, Senator Risa Hontiveros has warned that people who abuse power will eventually be held accountable. “There are moments when people drunk w/ power feel they are…

Senator Risa Hontiveros continues to promote a mental health awareness campaign even during the holiday season. Hontiveros recently visited a military hospital in Quezon City and donated several musical instruments and wellness machines…

Impressed with their performance in the Southeast Asian Games, Senator Risa Hontiveros is all praises for Filipino athletes for bringing pride and honor to the nation. Hontiveros said the talent and discipline shown by the athletes…

Hospitals can't take hostage the people's right to universal healthcare. Senator Risa Hontiveros made the declaration after slamming hospitals for threatening to cut ties with PhilHealth over alleged unpaid claims worth billions. …

Heads up, Ateneo de Manila University. Senator Risa Hontiveros has reminded her alma mater Ateneo about the provisions of the Spaces Act that “defends the harassed, not the harassers.” “I wish to set the record straight: the Safe…

Sending unsolicited dick pics or videos is not okay, according to Senator Risa Hontiveros. Hontiveros made the statement as she slammed an anonymous person who sent an unsolicited penis video during a forum on "Bawal bastos law" at the…

Top politikos took to social media to mourn the death of artist and activist Carlos Celdran and shared their condolences to the family. Celdran passed away Tuesday. He was 46. Vice President Leni Robredo thanked Celdran for his…

Let's be kind. In observance of the Mental Health month, Senator Risa Hontiveros has encouraged people to show kindness to others and seek help if they are struggling. "Mga mahal, ngayon ang simula ng Mental Health Month. I just want…

A person supporting the divorce bill doesn’t mean he or she is already part of the anti-Christ movement. Senator Risa Hontiveros has defended her advocacy for the dissolution of marriage bill from criticisms, saying that she is Catholic…

Filipinos are on the losing end following the government's decision to reject financial aid from countries that rallied behind the UN probe on bloody war on drugs, Senator Risa Hontiveros said Wednesday. Hontiveros made the statement…