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Risa Hontiveros

Senator Risa Hontiveros is a prominent Filipino senator known for advocating teacher wage increases, establishing a national geriatric center, and investigating flood control projects. She has also been involved in controversies, including an ethics complaint alleging witness tampering and disorderly behavior. Hontiveros remains active in legislative efforts and public accountability initiatives.

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Recent developments on Risa Hontiveros

Tue, September 9, 2025 at 2:59 PM

Cayetano elected Senate Minority Leader

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano has been elected as the new Senate Minority Leader by the nine-member minority bloc.

Sat, September 6, 2025 at 5:08 PM

BI appeals court order for businessman Joseph Sy's release

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is appealing a Taguig City court order directing the release of businessman Joseph Sy, whom the BI identifies as Chinese national Chen Zhong Zhen.

Fri, September 5, 2025 at 3:12 PM

Hontiveros files bill for P15K wage hike for teachers

Senator Risa Hontiveros is advocating for a PHP15,000 across-the-board monthly wage increase for public school teachers and employees.

Thu, September 4, 2025 at 12:09 AM

Sen. Hontiveros questions Sy's parentage records

Senator Risa Hontiveros revealed that the supposed Filipino parents of businessman Joseph Sy are not found in the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) records.

Wed, September 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Sen Hontiveros files bill for national geriatric center

Senator Risa Hontiveros has proposed the establishment of a specialty hospital for senior citizens by filing Senate Bill No. 1302, also known as the Philippine Geriatric Center (PGC) Act.

Wed, September 3, 2025 at 2:53 PM

Apl.de.ap meets senators to push coconut tree planting project

Filipino-American artist Apl.de.ap met with Senators Risa Hontiveros and Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan to discuss his "100 Million Coconut Trees for the Climate" project.

Mon, September 1, 2025 at 10:59 AM

Flood control contractor clarifies billion-peso earnings claim

Flood control contractor Sarah Discaya claims her viral interview, where she stated her family earned billions, was spliced and misrepresented her earnings.

Thu, August 28, 2025 at 4:28 PM

PBBM ready for lifestyle check, SALN release

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is ready for a lifestyle check, which includes the release of his Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN), according to Malacañang.

Thu, August 28, 2025 at 2:54 PM

Hontiveros urges Marcos Jr. to include self in lifestyle check

Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros expects President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to include himself in the lifestyle check he ordered for government officials.

Thu, August 28, 2025 at 12:04 AM

Lawyers file ethics complaint vs Risa Hontiveros

Lawyers Ferdinand Topacio, Manuelito Luna, and Jacinto Paras filed an ethics complaint against Senator Risa Hontiveros on August 26, 2025, alleging witness tampering and disorderly behavior.