CEBU CITY, Philippines — Supporters of Senator Risa Hontiveros from various sectors in Cebu gathered on Saturday, July 4, to express support for her potential presidential bid in the 2028 national elections during the official launch of…
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Rodante Marcoleta on Friday warned his colleagues against rushing to link video games to the fatal school shooting in Tacloban City. Marcoleta pointed out that several senators were quick to conclude that video…
Cebu City, Philippines — The term “force majeure” has been trending lately amid the Senate majority bloc’s push to expand videoconferencing in plenary sessions, spotlighting Senator Robin Padilla’s controversial defense of the proposed amendment. In a social…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Monday said some majority bloc senators have expressed intentions to join the minority, amid whispers of another possible Senate shake-up. At a press conference, Hontiveros was asked if there have…
MANILA — Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Monday proposed to Congress the P52.8-B emergency fund to help cushion the economic impact of the global oil crisis. During a press briefing, she said that the proposed emergency package would fund…
MANILA, Philippines — Akbayan on Saturday responded to VP Sara Duterte’s criticisms, wherein she claimed that the impeachment complaint endorsed by them was a form of “harassment” and “abuse,” as well as being “politically motivated.” Moments after…
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte said on Saturday that Akbayan’s newly filed impeachment complaint against her is “politically motivated” and used to advance their leader Sen. Risa Hontiveros’ presidential ambition in 2028. In a notable…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros has renewed her call for sweeping reforms in government infrastructure projects, urging “zero tolerance” against contractors behind alleged anomalous or substandard flood control projects and stressing the vital role of…
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros is the best possible candidate to run against Vice President Sara Duterte in the 2028 presidential election, should the latter pursue a bid, according to former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV. Trillanes…
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros officially joined the “West Philippine Sea bloc” of lawmakers in the 20th Congress. This development was officially announced Wednesday during the formal launch of the alliance in concurrence with the thanksgiving…
MANILA, Philippines — Two senators on Friday cautioned the presiding officer and spokesman of the Senate impeachment court against speaking on its behalf and making unilateral decisions. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero currently serves as the presiding…
MANILA, Philippines — Opposition Sen. Risa Hontiveros hit back at former Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, boldly telling him to stop being a fugitive. In a press conference on Monday, Hontiveros was asked to comment on Roque’s earlier…
