Makabayan coalition denies Atienza claim
Atienza in an interview claimed that the Makabayan coalition has expressed support for his and Pacquiao's candidacies. Later that day, Makabayan denies Atienza's claim saying that they are yet to endorse anyone.
October
2021
Party-list abandons Pacquiao, Atienza
A significant number of members of Buhay Partylist, the party-list that Atienza is a representative of, penned a letter withdrawing their support of the Pacquiao-Atienza tandem for the upcoming national elections.
October
2021
Atienza asks Robredo: Ano na ba ang nagawa mo?
Robredo camp tells Atienza to check Facebook and local news to see what Robredo has been doing after Atienza asks her about what she has done.
October
2021
Atienza says to not vote for him if not voting for Pacquiao
"Kung iba ang magiging iba ang iboboto nyong pangulo, 'wag niyo akong iboto. Iboto niyo yung vice presidente ng kandidatong yun. Pagod na tayo sa mga politika ng mga VP laban sa presidente. Every time that happens, the people suffer, so don't vote for a mixed ticket," says Atienza.
October
2021
Atienza and Mike Defensor think that DOH's P1-billion purchase of Remdesivir is a waste of money
Atienza says that DOH should stop importing expensive Remdesivir drug and should consider human grade Ivermectin instead as it is more affordable.
May
2021
Atienza wants State to approve historical film scripts
After watching historical film Goyo, which tells the story of hero Gregorio del Pilar, Atienza feels that it did not live up to his expectations. Hence, Atienza passed a bill to make historical film scripts be reviewed and approved by the State before production.
September
2018
Atienza calls Grace Poe an OJT President
Citing Poe's inexperience, Atienza says she will be an OJT (on the job trainee) president should she win the presidency in 2016.
June
2015
Atienza wants koreanovelas, other foreign teleseryes banned from primetime
Atienza wrote HB 3839 where he wants foreign-produced television shows and teleseryes banned from being aired during primetime slot in PH television: that is between 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
March
2014
Atienza joins Philippine religious groups' call to ban/boycott Lady Gaga concert in MOA
The scheduled Lady Gaga Born This Way concert in MOA is met with protests by religious groups and individuals who are not fans of Gaga's music. Atienza co-wrote a letter to then Pasay Mayor Calixto to stop the concert. In said letter they say that Gaga is known for her "controversial persona, racy getups and satanic lyrics [of her songs] that threaten to destroy children's sense of morality."
May
2012
RH Bill is worse than martial law: Atienza
Ex Manila-Mayor thinks that RH Bill is "anti-life" and "unconstitutional".
April
2011
Plunder case vs. Atienza
The city government of Manila files a 4.5 billion pesos plunder case against ex-Mayor Atienza for the alleged overpricing of the Pasig river dredging project. In response, Atienza claims that the case is but a political move by then Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim.
April
2011
Atienza to question Manila poll results
Atienza refuses to concede to Lim during the 2010 mayoral elections in Manila. He claims that there are discrepancies between his votes in the machine and the manually counted votes
May
2010
Atienza criticized for Boracay resort built on coral reefs allegedly owned by his and Pacquiao's close friend
When he was Environment Secretary, Lito Atienza ordered the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) to "identify all establishments that continuously failed to comply with environmental laws" and "check on allegations that a resort has been constructed on top of coral reefs." One of these resorts is said to be his.
November
2009
Legal action prepared against Atienza for 9-year contraceptive ban in Manila
Groups are preparing for a suit against Atienza for his nine year ban of contraceptives in the city's health facilities during his stint as mayor.
September
2009
Atienza is assigned as DENR Secretary and people have something to say
Atienza answers his critics who question his assignment as DENR Secretary. People tag him as a "tree killer" when he allowed for development in the Arroceros Park during his stint as Manila mayor.
August
2007
Fuming Atienza orders charges filed vs. starlets
"The city government will never tolerate such vulgar acts. We redeveloped the park and established the Baywalk area on Roxas Boulevard as a wholesome family destination and not as a venue for lewd publicity stunts" said Atienza of the nine women who bared skin in front of Malate Church.
September
2004
Atienza responds to statement made by Raul Roco on Arroceros Park
Roco, in an event in Arroceros Park, said that "progress should not be made at cost of trees. Money is replaceable, trees aren't" referring to the development project of the park by Atienza. Atienza responded "we are saddened by this erroneous and very irresponsible statement. It is unfortunate that he (Roco) decided to criticize us before knowing the facts" saying that the project will not be cutting trees
January
2003
Atienza said to be inconsiderate of heritage as he orders tearing down of Jai Alai stadium along Taft for a Justice hall
Atienza, who is an Architecture graduate, admits that he knows the historical value of the building but justifies his project saying "I've been given an opportunity by the national government to build a hall of justice. I am proceeding with the task even if we have to sacrifice part of our historical past in the process. You get a hall of justice and you get rid of a decaying part of Manila."
September
2000