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Ana Theresia "Risa" Navarro Hontiveros ( Tagalog: [ˈɾisa ɔntɪˈverɔs]; born February 24, 1966) is a Filipino politician, community leader, and journalist serving as a Senator since 2016. She previously served as a party-list representative for Akbayan from 2004 to 2010.
She is the Philippines’ first socialist woman Senator. Senator Risa Hontiveros is widely known and celebrated for her tireless work in promoting public health, the rights of women and other marginalized groups, and the welfare of the Filipino family.
May 7, 2022 · Risa Hontiveros is an incumbent senator who has served in Congress for more than 11 years. In that time, she authored several landmark laws on mental health, healthcare, women, children, and persons with disability.
Senator Risa Hontiveros is a health and women’s rights advocate, a proud activist, and a champion of the basic sectors. She is the Philippines’ first socialist woman Senator.
Mar 9, 2022 · Sen. Risa Hontiveros has definitely made her mark in legislation during her six years in Congress and six years in the Senate. Find out why she is not about to rest on her laurels.
Jul 7, 2021 · Risa Hontiveros is a Filipino activist, broadcaster and politician. She is serving her second term as senator of the Republic of the Philippines. On May 9, 2022, she won as the 11th senator for her second term, the only senatorial candidate of Tropang Angat (Team Leni Robredo – Kiko Pangilinan) to enter the magic 12.
Get to know more about the biography of Senator Risa Hontiveros, an honoree of The Asian Parent's Marvelous Asian Mums 2021. She is a women's rights advocate, an outstanding legislator and an empowered solo parent.
