Risa Hontiveros

Senator Risa Hontiveros has blasted Hong Kong’s decision to prohibit the entry of former Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario. Hontiveros took to Twitter to criticize the latest harassment of a former senior government official…

President Duterte is under fire for belittling the ramming of a Filipino boat by a Chinese vessel off Recto Bank. Several politikos have blasted the President for calling it “a little maritime incident” that was supposedly not worth of…

Amid public outcry over the sinking of a Filipino vessel by a Chinese boat in Recto Bank, Senator Risa Hontiveros has called on President Duterte to make a public statement on the matter. Hontiveros said Duterte should make his position…

Seems like Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro "Teddyboy" Locsin got too much time on his hands lately.

The latest maritime incident in the West Phililppine Sea concerns all Filipinos, not just Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo, according to Senator Risa Hontiveros. After Panelo rebuffed her advice on the matter, Hontiveros said the…

More than a century since the country reclaimed independence, the fight for freedom still continues. In a message on the country's 121st proclamation of independence from foreign rule, Senator Risa Hontiveros urged Filipinos to continue to…

Voting 20-0-0, the Senate on Monday evening passed on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2233 increasing the excise tax on tobacco products - a day before the last session of the 17th Congress.

Senator Minority Leader Franklin Drilon sees no compelling reason to oust Senator Vicente Sotto III as Senate president when the next 18th Congress opens on July 22.

Say goodbye to "bastos" culture. Senator Risa Hontiveros has lauded the enactment of the new Safe Streets and Public Spaces Act, saying it will penalize catcalling, wolf-whistling and other forms of gender-based street harassment against…

Three senators have more than P100 million in debts each among the 23 members of the Upper House, according to their latest filing of statements of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN).

Senator Risa Hontiveros has dismissed allegations she was involved in the controversial anti-Duterte videos, saying these claims were a product of Malacañang’s wild imagination. "This is fanciful & another attempt by this…

With Otso Diretso's devastating loss in the 2019 elections, Senator Frank Drilon said the minority has been reduced to a token opposition to supermajority in the Senate.

Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday said she will submit to the results of the midterm elections "for now" but she will question the alleged irregularities that marred the May 13 political exercise.

No to "vote-shaming."

Senate President Vicente Sotto on Tuesday insisted that the upper chamber will remain independent amid the prospect that there will be "no incoming" new opposition senators.

Senator Risa Hontiveros has called on women to unite and crush the sexism and misogyny shown by President Duterte. Hontiveros warned of a women-led nuclear outrage against the President's sexist behavior after reportedly publicly flirting…

Senator Risa Hontiveros has rallied the nation not to be distracted by the alleged ouster plot against President Duterte being floated by Malacañang. Ignoring the latest ouster plot matrix shown by the Palace, Hontiveros said the public…

The creation of three new Palawan provinces won't strengthen China's position in the West Philippine Sea, Malacanang said.

Not all senators apparently agree with the recent resolution filed by their three colleagues rebuking United States senators for their supposed interference in the country's affairs. Senator Risa Hontiveros believes that China, not the…

Senator Risa Hontiveros has taken at China for allegedly ignoring the country's territorial sovereignty and tolerating illegal fishing. Hontiveros made the comment after the military reportedly monitored an increase of Chinese fishing…

Senator Risa Hontiveros has called on Manila Water to provide compensation to consumers affected by the water shortage in Metro Manila last week, saying the company's apology was not enough. "Dapat talaga may managot. ‘Wag tayong…

Before the Philippines finally exits from the International Criminal Court (ICC) this March 17, the Supreme Court (SC) was asked on Friday (March 15) to ask the government not to proceed from its withdrawal.

Senator Risa Hontiveros is saddened by the passing of comedian Chokoleit following a performance in Abra province. In the wake of his death, Hontiveros took to social media to remember the popular comedian and thank him for bringing joy and…

Senator Risa Hontiveros has encouraged voters to choose next set of government leaders who support the campaign against gender-based harassment and violence. “SHUN BASTOS CANDIDATES. Choose candidates who would not perpetuate sexist and…