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

The problem with drugs will continue to exacerbate for as long the supply keeps flowing into the Philippines. Right now, the entry of drugs is not stopped at all. So, marami paring droga sa mga communities...

November

2021

I challenge my fellow lawmakers to join me in sponsoring a House resolution expressing our unanimous support for President Duterte in his war on drugs.

August

2019

Previous Stance DISAGREE: 'Di ko maintindihan kung bakit onti ang nagsasalita laban dito sa abusong ito. 'Di ako naniniwala na nakaposas tapos lumalaban ang suspect. 'Di ako naniniwala dun sa binalot ng masking tape ay lumalaban. Paano lumaban yung nilalang na 'yun?

August

2016

I am for defending the rights of everyone, LGBTQ and all of that. I respect the right of everyone to enjoy himself in life but I will never, never support same-sex marriage. You know why? Because same-sex marriage is against natural law. It's against natural law. Marriage is for reproduction.

October

2021

Akalain niyo yung lalaki, papayagang mag-asawa sa lalaki. Asan ang pamilya doon? Magkakaanak ba 'yung lalaki sa lalaki? Magkakaanak ba 'yung babae sa babae? Sabi ko nga, eh sisirain nating 'yung cycle of life. The purpose of marriage is procreation, 'wag tayong hihiwalay dun.

December

2021

Under the new leadership, government agencies which disproved the allegations against ABS-CBN will be given a chance to defend the network.

January

2021

From my perspective, there’s a really good chance that ABS-CBN will be back on air.

January

2021

Kailangan ngayon, kung gusto niyo magkaisa tayo, gawin natin ang tama. Plenary discussion for the issue of the franchise deserved by the ABS-CBN people, para 'yung nawalan ng trabaho, magkakaroon ng pag-asa. Dahil kung hindi, lalabas napakalupit ninyo. 'Di kayo patatawarin ng kasaysayan at ng mamamayan. 'Di natutulog ang Diyos.

July

2020

The police has to be reformed and now we are taking about the restoration of death penalty. How can you have death penalty if your police cannot be depended on. Kawawa naman ang tao.

July

2020

The problem is the lack of effective and efficient law enforcement but the solution is not the death penalty. This will not stop the heinous crimes in the country. Lason sa lipunan ang death penalty. Ayusin natin ang ating law enforcement, ang ating kapulisan, the defective criminal justice system. Certainty of arrest is the best deterrent to crime.

September

2014

As of writing, no statement available.

The West Philippine Sea is a misunderstood issue. Kasi merong mga nagsasabi, 'yun daw ay atin kinuha ng China. I would like to clarify that. The WPS and the islands there are contested areas and islands...to be very accurate of our appreciation of the issues, let's start from there. These are contested islands. Huwag nating sabihing 'sinakop ang Pilipinas, inagaw ang atin', eh medyo magagalit talaga ang tao diyan.

November

2021

We fully support and appreciate President Duterte's plan to forge a 60-40 sharing agreement with China for the joint exploration of the South China Sea, rather than risk going to war with our superpower neighbor.

May

2018

As of writing, no statement available.

In the face of the investigations on the Pharmally, bakit natin binigyan ng special privilege 'yung mga Chinese agents? Mga ahente lang pala 'yun. Bakit hindi pa tayo bumili sa mga Filipino agents nang nagkapera ang mga Pilipino? There is something not explainable in the Duterte attitude toward China.

November

2021

As of writing, no statement available.

Para tayong nakaluhod which is not the correct posture. Dapat nakatayo rin tayo and we should tell them straight in the face 'This is also ours. We understand you have a claim but let's wait for the UN to decide on that issue. Right now I will not allow you to take over. I will not allow you to build your own military bases there. You're bullying us.' 'Yan ang tamang language na dapat ibigay natin sa China for them to understand na 'ang Pilipino pala, matalino.'

November

2021

Previous Stance AGREE: Judging from the optimism and interest of Chinese businessmen to invest anew in the Philippines, we can be sure that the best is yet to come. We are elated that President Duterte has been actively strengthening the relationship between Manila and Beijing through his administration's policies on business, trade and even the opening of job opportunities in China for thousands of Filipino workers. We commend the President for his political will, sharp economic sense and wisdom which has brought the Philippines closer to China, an economic superpower.

April

2018

People from all walks of life, including my party mates in Buhay Party-list, are voicing out their violent objections to this bill.

June

2020

We are the worst country in the world in terms of fighting the (COVID-19). There's something wrong going on, so we need a big change in government.

October

2021

You either like Marcos, or you don't like Marcos...either approve that martial law did good for the country, or believe that martial law jeopardized and destroyed the economy of the country because of massive corruption.

October

2021

I can't change my sentiments about Martial Law kasi I suffered thru Martial Law twice. Mabuti ako nakauwi pa. But they warned me that on the third time, hindi na daw ako makakauwi. What will they tell the families of the more than 10,000 missing youth who most probably fell victim to torture and summary execution? I cannot and will never forget that. I want my grandchildren and great-grandchildren to never forget that!

October

2021

Ang Bibliya ng kalikasan ang ating ituro dahil magliligtas ng buhay. Nature is reacting too much on human abuses. We have to wake up and do something drastic to save lives and properties and minimize the impact of serious disasters.

November

2013

Climate change is a problem requiring urgent attention and action since it has an immediate impact on food production and the stability of our ecosystems, among other things.

September

2008

As of writing, no statement available.

In compliance with the President's directives, the DENR is now pushing to promote the use of our indigenous materials (like bayong and paper bags) in all shopping malls, groceries, restaurants, among others), instead of using those that can contribute to the impact of climate change.

November

2007

As of writing, no statement available.

The major issue raised by practically all sectors opposed to mining is how much really is the share of the Filipinos in any mining activity. This is the answer.

October

2008

There are very clear passages in the Bible that say creation and the environment have been given to man to manage and not to disregard and allow to lie idle. The Philippines has vast minerals that should benefit the people.

February

2008

The Philippines is probably the only country I know where local oil production does not benefit the people! Kumikita tayo sa langis pero walang napupunta kay Juan dela Cruz. Ang masakit nito, hindi pa nga nakikinabang ang bansa sa kita sa langis ng Malampaya eh may balitang naibenta na daw ito sa pribado. So pribado na ang makikinabang dito! This must be rectified immediately.

September

2021

We are appealing to the DENR. Don't fool the people. The waters of Manila Bay will remain unswimmable and deadly for as long as the waters are not cleaned by the two water concessionaires. Building a white sand beach along Manila Bay is a pipedream, or worse, a camouflage for these companies' failure to do what they should have done in the first place. You seem not to even mind the non-delivery of this service. Let's stop entertaining people with this song-and-dance routine.

September

2020

Yes, why not? No elected official should be a drug user.

November

2021

Disagree according to (CNN interview)

November

2021

The earlier we normalize, including face to face schooling, the better for students. Dahil 'yung Internet learning, kulang na kulang 'yan. Nakikita ko sa mga sarili kong apo eh. Kulang 'yan. Hindi effective 'yan. Lalaking kulang sa edukasyong ang mga bata pag itinuloy natin 'yan.

March

2021

Agree according to (CNN interview)

November

2021

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1511056/watch-inqside-look-with-vice-presidential-aspirant-lito-atienza

One day we would wake up to 18 regions wanting to separate from each other. It could destroy the Philippines.

October

2018

No one can assure that federalism will be good for us. (It's all) theoretical, but I have not seen any study (saying) that Philippines is ready for federalism.

October

2016

As of writing, no statement available.

The reality is, the practice of short-term contractual employment supports a multitude of Filipino families that otherwise would not have a single breadwinner.

July

2019

As of writing, no statement available.

The ICC should suspend their investigation of basic all encompassing issue against Duterte. Because we are now approaching the campaign period and whatever they come up with can be misunderstood and taken for as a politically motivated decision. Mas mabuti pang siguro gawin nalang nila 'yan after the elections kaya okay lang na sinuspinde nila para hindi sila mahalo sa mainit na pagdedebate dito sa kampanya.

November

2021

Abortion, no matter what would you want to call it, end or termination of pregnancy, it's killing the baby.

January

2022

I will be very very fundamental in our reasoning. Abortion is bad because it kills a life of the unborn. It kills an innocent life because it has nothing to do on the problem.

November

2013

Let's not call it abortion. Let's call it killing.

November

2013

I don't believe in it but I would agree that there are problems for some couples whom we have to attend to. Let us attend to the problems of those who cannot succeed in marriage, but let us not make a law that will allow divorce in the Philippines.

October

2021

Malinaw na malinaw sa akin 'yung batas. 'Yung SALN kailangan before the deadline, sinusubmit mo na 'yan...you have to comply! There is no reason. There is no alibi. And anybody who does not file his SALN, ay huwag nating pagkatiwalaan 'yan. May tinatago 'yan.

February

2022

Agree according to (CNN Philippines Interview)

October

2021

The proposed reclamation projects from the private sector are just meant to create large tracts of valuable new land and wealth for some oligarchs out there, at the grave expense of the environment. These unwanted projects are bound to wipe out entire ecosystems, further degrade Manila Bay’s water quality and disrupt the food chain in a big way...once destroyed, these underwater biological communities and their physical environment can never be recovered. They will be gone forever if the projects are allowed to push through.

January

2020

As far as we’re concerned, the bill proposing to grant Filipinos right of access to medical marijuana is dead. We will not allow a pandemic of psychotic disorders to grip our country – not during our watch in Congress...Marijuana is a highly toxic and dangerous drug. Even worse, it is a gateway drug that can easily lure young Filipinos to experiment on other narcotics, such as ecstasy and shabu.

April

2021

All the purported therapeutic values of marijuana are merely anecdotal. Puro kwento-kwento lang. They have not been scientifically proven. What has been proven by science is that marijuana is a dangerous substance, mainly because it is highly addictive and can cause powerful hallucinations, including loss of sense of personal identity, among other short- and long-term side-effects.

March

2019

I am agreeing with the senators' views (budget cuts) on the ELCAC, simply because this organization and its function is already performed by other enforcement and military agencies. Duplication na 'yan eh. Pangalawa, obviously politicized na 'yang organization na 'yan...so, I will not say that the senators are wrong, I will say they are on the right track and me, as a congressman, I support that particular view (budget cuts for NTF-ELCAC).

November

2021

If the police and military are now enjoying salary adjustments and the [Department of Budget and Management] found a way of providing necessary means to effect these presidential initiatives, why leave teachers behind...They too are essential in our desire for an efficient government to secure lives of our people. We must remember quality education for our youth is very important in nation building. Teachers have long been deprived of realistic salaries and they deserve higher take-home pay.

January

2018

Ginigiit ng isang grupo na bagamat may bilang sila yung pinaglalaban nila para bagang baguhin natin ang pag-uugali, ang takbo ng buhay sa Pilipinas, na tanggapin natin at i-adjust natin ang lahat doon sa kanilang mungkahi at personal na kagustuhan. I'm talking about the LGBT community.

October

2021

SOGIE Bill and Acceptance of LGBT Community