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PBBM plan to monitor 2026 budget process draws mixed reactions

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s reported plan to personally monitor the 2026 national budget process and attend the bicameral conference drew mixed reaction from lawmakers...

‘Rare second chance:’ Hontiveros eyes stronger minority bloc in 20th Congress

Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday said she is in talks with Senators-elect Bam Aquino and Kiko Pangilinan to consolidate an opposition bloc in the...

‘Probe on water franchises based on issues’

SENATOR Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday explained that her call for an investigation into alleged irregularities in joint venture agreements involving water concessionaires was based...

Risa welcomes home 100 trafficking victims

Senator Risa Hontiveros personally welcomed over 100 Filipino trafficking victims who arrived in Manila on Wednesday, March 26, after being rescued from scam hubs...

Hontiveros: P19.9b Meralco refund ‘too little, too late’

SENATOR Risa Hontiveros welcomed the P19.9-billion Meralco refund to consumers as ordered by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), but asserted that the amount was...

Probe urged on Comelec’s lack of security certification for 2025 polls

Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday called for a congressional probe into reports that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has not secured...

One Bonuan

Senator Risa Hontiveros, Akbayan Party-list 1st nominee Chel Diokno, and other officials inaugurate, the first phase of the One Bonuan Tourism Pavilion in Dagupan...

Senator wants cases filed vs. POGO coddlers in government

Senator Risa Hontiveros has recommended the filing of criminal cases against public officials involved in illegal activities related to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO)...

Hontiveros meets Cardinal Ambo

Senator Risa Hontiveros hands over a copy of Senate Resolution No. 1247 to Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, congratulating the latter on his appointment as...

Comprehensive sexual educationis about life choices

“Sex is just a small part” Religious and family groups are well within their rights to oppose the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Bill, now pending in...

Hontiveros slams disinformation drive vs teen pregnancy prevention bill

Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday expressed her frustration over the disinformation circulating on social media surrounding a piece of legislation she authored addressing the...

Hontiveros urges delay of SSS contribution hike amid inflation

Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday urged the Social Security System (SSS) to defer the planned increase in members’ contribution, citing its...

Senate approves amendment to Safe Spaces Act

The Senate approved Senate Bill No. 289, an amendment to the Safe Spaces Act, on Tuesday, January 14. The amendment aims to combat gender-based online...

Hontiveros backs OSG’s mandate revoking fake birth certificates of foreign nationals

Senator Risa Hontiveros expressed strong support for the Office of the Solicitor General's (OSG) initiative to revoke fraudulent birth certificates issued to foreign nationals. This...
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