Risa Hontiveros

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…

Senator Risa Hontiveros is seeking justice for the abuses committed during the martial law regime of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos. On the 47th year anniversary of the martial law proclamation in the country, Hontiveros said the…

Senator Risa Hontiveros has scoffed at Malacañang’s insistence that President Rodrigo Duterte merely bungled his words when he remarked that he ordered the ambush on former Daanbantayan, Cebu mayor Vicente Loot last year.

Senator Risa Hontiveros has pushed for the passage of a divorce bill, saying it aims to give people a second chance in love. "Nobody wants divorce. It’s painful. It signals the end of love. But it should be there for those who need it.…

Senator Risa Hontiveros has rushed to the defense of Senator Leila de Lima after the Senate blue ribbon hearing on the good conduct time allowance (GCTA) mess appeared targeting her. Hontiveros told De Lima's critics to stop persecuting…

Senator Risa Hontiveros has urged the public to listen and help people with suicidal thoughts without judging them. Hontiveros sought to raise public awareness of the risks of suicide in commemoration of the World Suicide Prevention…

Former Senator Rene Saguisag continues to oppose to have the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) to represent the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG).

Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Nicanor Faeldon should be fired and charged in court amid the controversial release of heinous crime convicts, according to Senator Risa Hontiveros. "BuCor Dir Faeldon doesn’t deserve the trust of the…

Senator Risa Hontiveros has asked the country's banks to reduce ATM fees since they have cut operation cost due to modern technology anyway. "Here's an idea: Could banks decrease ATM costs instead of raising them?" Hontiveros asked on…

Senator Risa Hontiveros said banks should lower, and not raise, fees on the automated teller (ATM) fees.

Senator Risa Hontiveros has appealed to straight allies to give unconditional support to promote the equal rights for the LGBT community. "'I love my LGBT friends, but…' No, mahal. If we really love them, we’d fight that they enjoy the…

End discrimination of transgender people. Senator Risa Hontiveros has expressed support for a transgender woman who was arrested after being barred from using a women's restroom in a mall in Cubao. Hontiveros said Gretchen Diez has…

Senator Risa Hontiveros is encouraging men to mind their mental health amid concerns suicide rate remains a problem. Hontiveros said boys should be taught to seek help and talk about their emotion, saying opening up do not make them…

Senator Risa Hontiveros is dismayed with President Duterte's statement that it was better to cheer on China instead of the Philippines in the upcoming FIBA World Cup. Hontiveros railed against the President for refusing to taking the…

Senator Risa Hontiveros has strongly pushed for the passage of a bill allowing divorce in the country, saying annulment is costly and toxic for spouses who want to avail. “Don’t want divorce? Then don’t get one! But let others have a…

Senator Risa Hontiveros has called on administration and opposition camps to avoid using mental health to insult their political rivals due to adverse impact of those facing such concerns. Hontiveros is concerned that hurling such…

Senator Risa Hontiveros has shared some tips on the art of ending relationships well. Hontiveros said it was better to talk, than ghost or avoid the person without explanation, to end a relationship. “One thing I teach my kids is to…

Fight like a woman, never lose hope. These are just among the nuggets of wisdom given by the legendary late president Corazon Aquino as shared by politiko allies on social media. Among those paying tribute to Aquino on her 10th death…