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Risa Hontiveros

Risa Hontiveros
The latest news and top stories on Risa Hontiveros, a Filipino politician who has served as a legislator since 2004, first as a party-list representative and since 2016 as a re-elected member of the upper chamber. Known for her advocacy in women's rights, public health and social justice, she has championed landmark laws including the Mental Health Act and Safe Spaces Act. A vocal opposition figure, she recently expressed dismay regarding the Supreme Court's procedural block of an impeachment trial, highlighting concerns about accountability and due process. Her work focuses on protecting vulnerable sectors and promoting good governance.
The Philippines

Leaked letter spotlights Philippines’ South China Sea tug of war

The letter by Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro warns against public exchanges that could narrow the country’s ‘diplomatic space’.

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Philippine court upholds murder verdict in Duterte’s drug war case

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Alice Guo: how 1 case unmasked weaknesses in Philippine institutions

As Guo faces 70 new charges, analysts warn there may be more cases like hers, pointing to entrenched corruption in the country.

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