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Senator Risa Hontiveros underscored the importance of prioritizing socialized and affordable housing, as well as the agricultural value chain, in line with the expansion of the country’s railway system. “Hindi lang problema sa transportasyon ang pwedeng matugunan ng railways projects. Isa rin itong oportunidad para makapagtayo ng mga abot-kayang pabahay at maging tulay sa pagitan […]
Senator Risa Hontiveros has facilitated P11.5 million worth of allocations for families and individuals affected by the recent Mayon Volcano eruption in the Province of Albay. Dubbed as the “Mayon 360° Relief Operations,” Hontiveros hopes to cover all areas affected by the recent volcanic activity. The veteran legislator facilitated the allocation of P10M for relief […]
Senator Risa Hontiveros has filed Proposed Senate Resolution No. 453, congratulating Dolly de Leon for being the first Filipino actor to be nominated for the Golden Globe Awards and the British Film Academy Awards. “Dolly’s nominations show that Filipino stories, experiences, and talent have a place in the halls of prestigious award-giving bodies. What a […]
Senator Risa Hontiveros said that 2022 will end with major victories in the Senate for champions of good governance, along with key advances in legislation to help women, children and workers struggling to recover from both the COVID-19 pandemic and global economic crisis. Hontiveros, Chair of Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender […]
Senator Risa Hontiveros said that the fuel aid to be distributed under the Pantawid Pasada Program will not be enough to keep the transport system running noting that the price hike in petroleum prices is seen to affect the sector for a prolonged period. “The increase in the budget for Pantawid Pasada to cover more […]
Senator Risa Hontiveros is urging the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) not to implement a higher withholding tax on the compensation of teachers doing poll duties in the coming national and local elections. Hontiveros disclosed that a number of teachers tapped for election duties have been blindsided by the […]
Senator Risa Hontiveros has filed a bill seeking to declare the first Monday of August as National Lineworker Appreciation Day. “Panahon na para kilalanin at bigyang parangal ang ating mga lineworkers. Nakakalungkot na sa kabila ng paghahatid nila sa atin ng liwanag, nakakubli sa dilim ang kanilang kabayanihan,” Hontiveros said as she filed Senate Bill […]
Senator Risa Hontiveros urged the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to suspend an increase in power rates while the investigation on rotational blackouts is still ongoing, saying that this particular rate adjustment is ‘inconsiderate’ of the consumers. “Hangga’t walang napapanagot sa nangyaring rotational blackouts, hindi dapat na magdagdag-singil pa sa kuryente. Unfair naman ito sa konsyumer […]
Senator Risa Hontiveros reiterates her appeal to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to continue providing for the full 144 dialysis sessions this year, as the country is still in a state of emergency in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dialysis advocacy groups earlier revealed that dialysis sessions could cost up to P12,000 to […]
Senator Risa Hontiveros has called on the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to revoke the 25% corporate income tax hike imposed on private schools. Hontiveros said this move is “anti-students” as this may only displace more students when private schools are forced to close due to increased economic pressure brought by the pandemic. “Hindi naman […]