Risa Hontiveros

Fact check: No, Sen. Hontiveros did not say that OFWs should pay PhilHealth Premium

A misleading post spreading on social media claimed that Sen. Risa Hontiveros said that OFWs should pay PhilHealth contributions because they earn dollars.

Sen. Hontiveros: China should pay billions to PH as reparations for COVID-19 response

Sen. Risa Hontiveros said that according to reports, China owes the Philippines billions of pesos as reparations for alleged damage to reef ecosystems in WPS.

Hontiveros slams Cayetano over Bayanihan bill amid COVID-19 crisis

Senator Risa Hontiveros expressed her alarm over the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act. Hontiveros mentioned that the Filipinos do not want another “P50M kaldero."

Presidential Spox Panelo, handa raw tulungan si Opposition Sen. Hontiveros

Handa raw tulungan ni Panelo si Hontiveros kung sakaling pumunta ito sa kanyang opisina para sa assistance. Kaugnay pa rin ito ng umano'y pagtulong ni Panelo para sa application ng executive clemency ng convicted na si Sanchez.

Senators Drilon and Hontiveros question Sanchez’s impending release over ‘good conduct’

Senators Franklin Drilon and Risa Hontiveros commented over the impending release of Antonio Sanchez. Drilon said that he would file a resolution to investigate the release. Hontiveros also said that Sanchez is not qualified.

Government officials mourn the passing of former DENR Sec. Gina Lopez

Government officials shared their thoughts over the passing of Gina Lopez. Sen. Bong Go called Lopez a “fearless advocate” and “tireless philanthropist." Meanwhile, Sen. Risa Hontiveros commended Lopez’s legacy.