Risa Hontiveros

Risa Hontiveros is a Filipino senator known for advocating against foreign election interference and protecting the integrity of Philippine citizenship. She has called for urgent investigations into alleged Chinese meddling in the 2025 midterm elections and welcomed President Marcos' veto of a bill granting citizenship to a Chinese entrepreneur linked to illegal activities.

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Last updated at April 25, 2025.

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Senators call for probe into alleged Chinese election interference

Several senators on Friday expressed concern over alleged Chinese interference in the upcoming May 12 midterm elections, calling for a thorough investigation to protect national sovereignty.
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Malacañang investigates China's election interference

Malacañang ordered an immediate and deeper investigation into China's alleged interference with the Philippines' midterm elections following revelations by the National Security Council.
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Philippine senators honor Pope Francis with resolution

On Monday, April 21, Philippine senators joined the global outpouring of grief over the passing of Pope Francis, celebrating his legacy as a compassionate leader who championed marginalized communities.
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President signs 25-year Meralco franchise extension

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law a 25-year extension for the Manila Electric Company (Meralco)'s franchise on Friday, April 11.
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Marcos vetoes citizenship grant for Chinese entrepreneur over POGO links

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. vetoed a bill granting Chinese entrepreneur Li Duan Wang Filipino citizenship, citing potential dangers.
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Marcos vetoes Chinese entrepreneur's naturalization, Baguio Charter bill

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has vetoed two proposed measures: one granting Chinese entrepreneur Li Duan Wang Filipino citizenship and another revising the Baguio City Charter.
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BI bans layover flights for POGO-related deportees

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has banned deportation flights with layovers for foreign nationals involved in crimes related to Philippine offshore gaming operations.
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Leni Robredo campaigns in Quezon for Pangilinan, Aquino

Former Vice President Leni Robredo campaigned in Quezon province to support senatorial candidates Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan and Bam Aquino ahead of the May 2025 midterm elections.
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Chinese POGO tycoon Li Duan Wang awaits naturalization amid controversy

Senator Risa Hontiveros revealed on Tuesday that Chinese citizen Li Duan Wang, who is awaiting naturalization by President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr., was an incorporator of New Oriental Club 88 Corporation, the largest POGO service provider closed in 2019.
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Consumer group criticizes Meralco's P19B refund plan

A consumer group criticized Meralco's plan to refund P19 billion overcollected from customers between July 2022 and December 2024.
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