Risa Hontiveros

Sen. Risa Hontiveros said that President Rodrigo Duterte just defended China during his SONA. She noted that the Filipinos need accountability and not a lecture. Hontiveros mentioned how disappointed she was.

A netizen called out Sen. Risa Hontiveros over her outfit at the SONA. However, Hontiveros answered back to the netizen. She emphasized that people should stop telling women how to dress.

Sen. Risa Hontiveros commented over the recent remark of Sen. Bato dela Rosa. She advised Dela Rosa to be professional and mature in the Senate. Hontiveros added that she is hoping for Dela Rosa to rise to the challenge.

The Safe Streets & Public Spaces Act has been passed into law. Senator Risa Hontiveros welcomed the passage of the measure she authored and sponsored. The law penalizes any form of street harassment like cat-calling.

Vice President Leni Robredo faced the media to comment about the accusations of Bikoy. Senator Antonio Trillanes also dismissed his involvement in the anti-Duterte videos. Senator Risa Hontiveros questioned his credibility.

Davao City Mayor and Presidential daughter Sara Duterte threw another online attack against opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros. Duterte responded to the recent statement of Hontiveros over the mayor’s criticisms.