Risa Hontiveros
Senator of the Philippines since 2016
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| March 2025 | Welcomed the arrest of former president Duterte by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity and exposed issues with POGO Chinese boss deportations. |
| 2025 | Selected as PeopleAsia's People of The Year, recognizing her ongoing influential work. |
| January 2025 | Pressured Meralco to refund P100 billion in overcharges, resulting in a partial refund of 19.9 billion pesos. |
| 2024 | Named PFIP's Ally of the Year, further highlighting her continued advocacy and social impact. |
| 2024 | Started co-hosting the radio program Oras at Bayan on Veritas 846. |
| November 2024 | Successfully passed the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act, adding protections to Philippine national territory and security. |
| October 2024 | Confronted former President Duterte in Senate hearings about extra-judicial killings, leading to Duterte's accidental admission of a death squad. |
| August 2024 | Urged the government to take China to international court over continued aggressive actions in the South China Sea. |
| July 2024 | Appealed to the government to fast-track reparations for Filipino 'comfort women' victims of sexual slavery during the Japanese occupation. |
| May 2024 | Led a Senate inquiry on Bamban mayor Alice Guo regarding dubious citizenship and POGO links, which exposed extensive illegal activities and resulted in arrest warrants. |
| March 2024 | Led a Senate investigation on Apollo Quiboloy, exposing sexual trafficking and abuse within the Kingdom of Jesus Christ cult, resulting in arrest warrants. |
| 2023 | Recognized with multiple awards: Red Whistle Ally for Change Award, National Bahaghari Champion Award, and Ateneo Government Service Award for exemplary public service. |
| November 7 2023 | Led Senate investigations that exposed a religious cult in Socorro, resulting in government cases against cult leaders and saving multiple child victims. |
| July 12 2023 | Filed a resolution urging the government to declare July 12 as West Philippine Sea Victory Day. |
| June 2023 | Rallied allies during the 2023 pride march, calling for the passage of the SOGIE Equality Bill. The march became the largest pride march in Southeast Asia with over 110,000 participants. |
| May 2023 | Visited Taipei, Taiwan, becoming the first sitting Philippine government official to visit since 2011, meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen and Foreign Minister Joseph Wu. |
| May 31 2023 | Became the only senator to vote against the Maharlika Investment Fund bill, arguing it was premature. |
| January 2023 | Revealed that Filipinos were being trafficked to Cambodia for crypto scams by a Chinese mafia group aided by corrupt immigration officials. |
| 2022 | Received two significant awards: APCOM Shivananda Khan Award for Extraordinary Achievement and PeopleAsia's Women of Style and Substance. |
| August 3 2022 | Named as Senate Deputy Minority Leader by Koko Pimentel. |
| June 2022 | Enacted the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act, mandating government support for solo parents. |
| June 27 2022 | Hontiveros became the official leader of the opposition after taking her oath of office before outgoing Vice President Leni Robredo at the Quezon City Reception House. |
| May 2022 | Authored the Foundling Recognition and Protection Act, granting rights to abandoned children. |
| April 2022 | Co-sponsored the Marawi Siege Victims Compensation Act, providing financial aid and recovery assistance. |
| January 2022 | Her Prohibition of Child Marriage Law was enacted, making child marriage illegal nationwide. |
| 2021 | Launched the Healthy Pinas Mobile Clinic network, bringing free medical services to underserved communities. |
| August 2021 | Spearheaded a Senate investigation into the Pharmally scandal, exposing anomalies in multi-billion peso pandemic supply contracts. |
| February 2020 | Initiated a Senate investigation that exposed the 'pastillas scam' at the Bureau of Immigration, revealing a scheme allowing illegal Chinese national entry in exchange for bribes. |
| 2019 | Filed a bill to legalize divorce in the Philippines. |
| 2019 | Honored with Solidar Silver Rose Award for her work in social justice. |
| July 2019 | Faced charges of sedition and obstruction of justice, which were later cleared by the Department of Justice in February 2020. |
| January 2019 | Spearheaded the passage of the HIV and AIDS Policy Act of 2018, expanding access to HIV services and testing. |
| 2018 | Received Lagablab Network Equality Champion Award for promoting equality and social justice. |
| 2018 | Enacted the Safe Streets and Public Spaces Act (Republic Act 11313), which provides legal protection for Filipinos, particularly women, against street harassment including catcalling and groping. |
| 2018 | Passed the HIV and AIDS Policy Act (Republic Act 11166), which expands access to evidence-based HIV strategies and facilitates easier access to HIV status testing. |
| August 16 2018 | Filed a resolution to designate August 16 as a 'National Day of Remembrance' for victims of extrajudicial killings. |
| July 2018 | Co-authored the Bangsamoro Organic Law, which established the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). |
| April 2018 | Filed a Senate resolution calling for a ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) due to alleged tax evasion. |
| 2017 | Strengthened the Anti-Hospital Deposit Law, increasing penalties for hospitals demanding deposits before emergency care. |
| 2017 | Authored the Mental Health Law, integrating mental health services into the Philippine public health system. |
| December 2017 | Received the inaugural Ripple Award by LoveYourself for significant contributions to HIV/AIDS awareness and reducing community stigma. |
| September 2017 | Exposed then-Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II for conspiring to fabricate charges against her during Senate inquiries. |
| 2016 | Elected and began serving as a Senator of the Philippines. |
| August 2016 | Held the first Senate hearing on anti-discrimination legislation for the LGBTQ community through the SOGIE Equality Bill. |
| May 19 2016 | Risa Hontiveros was proclaimed as a Senator by the Commission on Elections and took her oath at the Cebu Provincial Capitol. |
| October 14 2015 | Formally declared her candidacy for senator in the 2016 national elections, running under the Koalisyon ng Daang Matuwid administration ticket. |
| November 2014 | Inducted as a trustee of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) board, serving until October 2015 and pushing for expanded medical benefits. |
| June 2014 | Marched with the Filipino LGBT+ community in Quezon City to renew push for the anti-discrimination bill (SOGIE Equality Bill). |
| 2013 | Ran for senate seat in the midterm election under President Aquino's Team PNoy ticket, placing 17th and losing for the second time. |
| 2012 | Called for abolition of the pork barrel system and supported the passing of the Reproductive Health Law, which mandated age-appropriate sex education and health benefits. |
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