Ana Theresia Hontiveros

Ana Theresia "Risa" Hontiveros

Running for Senator

Political Affiliations
Political Relatives
Political Allies
Political Rivals
Previous Gov't Positions
Failed Attempts to Run for Public Office
Bills Enacted into Law
Bills Filed
City Ordinances Filed
Awards and Recognition
Advocacies and Accomplishments (COVID-19-related)
Advocacies and Accomplishments (Non-COVID-19-related)

Political Affiliations

Member, Pilipina

Chairperson, PANDAYAN Para sa Sosyalistang Pilipinas

2001

Member, Government Panel for Peace Talks with the NDF

1998-1999

Secretary General, Coalition for Peace

1988-1992

Member of the Board of Directors, Amnesty International Pilipinas

Member of the Board of Directors, Institute of Politics and Governance

Vice Chairperson, Philippine Agrarian Reform Foundation for National Development (PARFUND)

Member, Team PNoy

2013

Chairperson

Akbayan (Citizens' Action Party)
2012-2021

Member, Koalisyon ng Daang Matuwid

2016

Member of the Board of Directors, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation

2014-2015

Member, Liberal Party

2010

Member, Government Panel for Peace Talks with the NDF

2001-2004

Political Relatives

Jose M. Hontiveros

Former Senator
Grandfather

Political Allies

Teddy Baguilat

Liberal Party

Leody de Guzman

Partido Lakas ng Masa

Political Rivals

Previous Gov't Positions

Senator

Republic of the Philippines
2016 - present

Representative (13th and 14th Congress)

Republic of the Philippines
2004-2010

Failed Attempts to Run for Public Office

Senator

Republic of the Philippines
2013

Senator

Republic of the Philippines
2010

Bills Enacted into Law

Principal Author Co-Author Principal Sponsor Co-Sponsor

RA 11148 - KALUSUGAN AT NUTRISYON NG MAG-NANAY ACT

It covers nutritionally-at-risk population focused on pregnant and lactating women and all Filipino children who are newly born up to two years of age.
Source

RA 11223 - UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE ACT

All Filipino citizens are automatically enrolled into the government’s health insurance program.
Source

RA 11228 - MANDATORY PHILHEALTH COVERAGE FOR ALL PERSONS WITH DISABILITY (PWDS)

All PWDs in the country will be automatically included under the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) of the PhilHealth.
Source

RA 11222 - SIMULATED BIRTH RECTIFICATION ACT

To plug the gaps and improve our adoption process to make it less lengthy and expensive, without compromising the safety and integrity of the child.
Source

RA 11166 - PHILIPPINE HIV AND AIDS POLICY ACT

Promote respect, protect, and human rights as the cornerstones of an effective response to the country's HIV and AIDS situation
Source

RA 9700 - COMPREHENSIVE AGRARIAN REFORM PROGRAM EXTENSION WITH REFORMS (CARPER)

Amendments to Section 3 of Republic Act No. 6657.
Source

RA 10932 - THE STRENGTHENED ANTI-HOSPITAL DEPOSIT LAW

Amendments to Batas Pambansa Bilang 702.
Source

RA 11036 - MENTAL HEALTH LAW

The basic right of all Filipinos to mental health as well as the fundamental rights of people who require mental health services.
Source

RA 11210 - 105-DAY EXPANDED MATERNITY LEAVE LAW

Institutionalize a mechanism to expand the maternity leave period of women workers.
Source

RA 11188 - THE SPECIAL PROTECTION OF CHILDREN IN SITUATIONS OF ARMED CONFLICT ACT

Provide special protection to children in situations of armed conflict from all forms of abuse, violence, neglect, cruelty, discrimination and other conditions prejudicial to their development, taking into consideration their gender, cultural, ethnic and religious background.
Source

RA 11313 - SAFE SPACES ACT

To prevent gender-based sexual harassment from occurring in streets, public places, online workplaces, and educational and training institutions.
Source

RA 11249 - SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ACT

Creation of Speech Language Pathology Board which shall supervise and regulate the registration, licensure and practice of speech language pathology in the Philippines

RA 11310 - PANTAWID PAMILYANG PILIPINO PROGRAM (4PS) ACT

The State shall promote a just and dynamic social order thereby uplifting its citizens and marginalized sectors from poverty
Source

RA 9502 - CHEAPER MEDICINES LAW

To lower the prices of medicines
Source

RA 11332 - MANDATORY REPORTING OF NOTIFIABLE DISEASES AND HEALTH EVENTS OF PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERN ACT

To protect health workers, frontliners, and patients from discrimination, harassment, and violence
Source

Bills Filed

Principal Author Co-Author Principal Sponsor Co-Sponsor

SB 1441 - BALIK TRABAHONG LIGTAS ACT

This bill aims to protect workers in a public health emergency who, just by going out to work everyday, render themselves vulnerable to the infectious disease and put their families and loved ones at risk.
Source

SB 1128 - INDIGENOUS CULTURAL COMMUNITIES AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES COMMUNITY CONSERVED TERRITORIES AND AREAS ACT

To give life to the Constitutional Mandate and International Covenants, and to integrate and further strengthen the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA), National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) and Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas (ENIPAS), and the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act (WRCP).
Source

SB 1436 - MANDATORY PROTECTION OF HEALTH WORKERS, FRONTLINERS AND PATIENTS ACT

Protecting health workers and front liners with the highest measure of protection from legislation.
Source

SB 1589 - IMPOSING STIFFER PENALTIES FOR CHILD ABUSE, EXPLOITATION AND DISCRIMINATION

This bill is proposing stiffer penalties on perpetrators who abuse and exploit children in any and all ways.
Source

SB 1681- COVID-19 UNIVERSAL DISABILITY HEALTH GRANT

This bill seeks to provide Universal Disability Health Grants (UDH Grants) to PWDs to help in the extra costs and expenditures brought upon by the pandemic, such as accessible equipment, assistive devices, and other logistical measures related to their disability. Filipinos with disabilities should not be left behind in our country's efforts to recover against the current health crisis.
Source

SB 1994 - INTERNS' RIGHTS AND WELFARE ACT OF 2019

This bill underlines the importance of a proper and relevant learning experience for interns and acknowledges the economic contribution that the interns are injecting into our economy and the workforce.
Source

SB 861 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEM (EMSS) ACT

The bill proposes the creation of a National Emergency Medical Services System Council to formulate and implement policies and develop national standards for the provision of emergency medical services that is consistent.
Source

SB 864 - BLOODBORNE VIRAL HEPATITIS TESTING ACT OF 2019

To revise our policy on Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Testing to ensure that the rights of all Filipinos to privacy and confidentiality when it comes to their health conditions are protected and to improve access of HBV and HCV positive individuals to quality health care.
Source

SB 1097 - RIGHTS OF NATURE ACT OF 2019

The bill seeks to recognize natural ecosystems, populations, and processes as legal entities sui generis entitled to certain inherent and inalienable rights, such as those related to their existence, regeneration and restoration.
Source

SB 2136: ENERGY COUNSEL ACT OF 2020

To establish an independent and autonomous office to promote and safeguard the interests of electricity consumers.
Source

SB 2112 - FOUNDLING RECOGNITION AND PROTECTION ACT

This measure seeks to fill that gap with clarity that foundlings on Philippine territory are considered are considered citizens from the time of their birth, and they are considered legitimate children of their founders provided that the parent-child relationship is evident.
Source

SB 2126 - ENSURING ZERO HUNGER FOR ALL FILIPINOS

To re-examine and calibrate government policy to comprehensively eliminate hunger.
Source

SB 2137: COUNTERFEIT PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS PREVENTION ACT

It defines counterfeit medicines, declares prohibited acts, identifies liable parties, and imposes administrative sanctions and penalties involved.
Source

SB 2242- INCLUSIVE BUSINESS ACT

To create an enabling environment for government and businesses to adopt inclusive business models in their operations, focusing on key processes in their supply chains, especially processes that seek to increase the participation and benefit of women small scale producers and foster their economic empowerment.
Source

SB 1948 - NATIONAL PREVENTIVE MECHANISM (NPM) ACT

This bill seeks to designate the CHR as the NPM of the Philippines.
Source

SB 1801- PHILIPPINE HEALTH SECURITY AND EMERGENCY ACT OF 2020

This bill seeks to provide a policy framework that would establish a national action plan for health security and emergencies, define its Institutional and implementation mechanisms, determine national-local coordination level, and identify source of funding.
Source

SB 1913 - TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE AND RECONCILIATION FOR THE BANGSAMORO AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES IN THE BANGSAMORO

This bill takes into account the report of the Transitional Justice and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC) for the creation of a National Transitional Justice and Reconciliation Commission on the Bangsamaoro.
Source

SB 2054 - BARANGAY HEALTH AND NUTRITION WORKERS' DAY ACT

This bill seeks to declare April 7 of every year as Barangay Health and Nutrition Workers Day. It aims to promote and emphasize the role of our community health and nutrition workers and volunteers in addressing health and nutrition issues and in delivering appropriate services.
Source

City Ordinances Filed

Awards and Recognition

Nobel Peace Prize Nominee

Nobel Prize
2005

Best Female Newscaster

Kapisanan ng Mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas Golden Dove Awards
1994

Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Award for Peace and Advocacy

TOYM Foundation and the Gerry Roxas Foundation
2001

Silver Rose Award for Social Justice

European Network of Civil Society Organizations
2019

Ripple Award for HIV-AIDS Awareness

Love Gala
2017

Lagablab Network Equality Champion

Lagablab LGBT Network
2018

Political Profile

Ana Theresia "Risa" Hontiveros

Political Affiliations

Member, Pilipina

Chairperson, PANDAYAN Para sa Sosyalistang Pilipinas

2001

Member, Government Panel for Peace Talks with the NDF

1998-1999

Secretary General, Coalition for Peace

1988-1992

Member of the Board of Directors, Amnesty International Pilipinas

Member of the Board of Directors, Institute of Politics and Governance

Vice Chairperson, Philippine Agrarian Reform Foundation for National Development (PARFUND)

Member, Team PNoy

2013

Chairperson

Akbayan (Citizens' Action Party)
2012-2021

Member, Koalisyon ng Daang Matuwid

2016

Member of the Board of Directors, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation

2014-2015

Member, Liberal Party

2010

Member, Government Panel for Peace Talks with the NDF

2001-2004

Political Relatives

Jose M. Hontiveros

Former Senator
Grandfather

Political Allies

Teddy Baguilat

Liberal Party

Leody de Guzman

Partido Lakas ng Masa

Political Rivals

Previous Gov't Positions

Senator

Republic of the Philippines
2016 - present

Representative (13th and 14th Congress)

Republic of the Philippines
2004-2010

Failed Attempts to Run for Public Office

Senator

Republic of the Philippines
2013

Senator

Republic of the Philippines
2010

Bills Enacted into Law

Principal Author

RA 11148 - KALUSUGAN AT NUTRISYON NG MAG-NANAY ACT

It covers nutritionally-at-risk population focused on pregnant and lactating women and all Filipino children who are newly born up to two years of age.

http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2018/1220_hontiveros1.asp

RA 11223 - UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE ACT

All Filipino citizens are automatically enrolled into the government’s health insurance program.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1082784

RA 11228 - MANDATORY PHILHEALTH COVERAGE FOR ALL PERSONS WITH DISABILITY (PWDS)

All PWDs in the country will be automatically included under the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) of the PhilHealth.

http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2019/0305_hontiveros1.asp

RA 11222 - SIMULATED BIRTH RECTIFICATION ACT

To plug the gaps and improve our adoption process to make it less lengthy and expensive, without compromising the safety and integrity of the child.

http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2019/0315_hontiveros1.asp

RA 11166 - PHILIPPINE HIV AND AIDS POLICY ACT

Promote respect, protect, and human rights as the cornerstones of an effective response to the country's HIV and AIDS situation

http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2019/0604_hontiveros2.asp

RA 9700 - COMPREHENSIVE AGRARIAN REFORM PROGRAM EXTENSION WITH REFORMS (CARPER)

Amendments to Section 3 of Republic Act No. 6657.

https://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2009/ra_9700_2009.html

RA 10932 - THE STRENGTHENED ANTI-HOSPITAL DEPOSIT LAW

Amendments to Batas Pambansa Bilang 702.

https://www.manilatimes.net/2018/12/29/news/national/sc-lauded-for-upholding-law-vs-hospital-deposits/489227

RA 11036 - MENTAL HEALTH LAW

The basic right of all Filipinos to mental health as well as the fundamental rights of people who require mental health services.

http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2018/0621_hontiveros1.asp

RA 11210 - 105-DAY EXPANDED MATERNITY LEAVE LAW

Institutionalize a mechanism to expand the maternity leave period of women workers.

https://www.manilatimes.net/2019/05/02/news/national/expanded-maternity-laws-rules-signed/548220

RA 11188 - THE SPECIAL PROTECTION OF CHILDREN IN SITUATIONS OF ARMED CONFLICT ACT

Provide special protection to children in situations of armed conflict from all forms of abuse, violence, neglect, cruelty, discrimination and other conditions prejudicial to their development, taking into consideration their gender, cultural, ethnic and religious background.

http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2019/0220_hontiveros1.asp

RA 11313 - SAFE SPACES ACT

To prevent gender-based sexual harassment from occurring in streets, public places, online workplaces, and educational and training institutions.

https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/15/19/duterte-signs-bawal-bastos-law-that-punishes-sexist-remarks

Co-Author

RA 11249 - SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ACT

Creation of Speech Language Pathology Board which shall supervise and regulate the registration, licensure and practice of speech language pathology in the Philippines

RA 11310 - PANTAWID PAMILYANG PILIPINO PROGRAM (4PS) ACT

The State shall promote a just and dynamic social order thereby uplifting its citizens and marginalized sectors from poverty

https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2019/ra_11310_2019.html

RA 9502 - CHEAPER MEDICINES LAW

To lower the prices of medicines

http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2019/1105_hontiveros1.asp

RA 11332 - MANDATORY REPORTING OF NOTIFIABLE DISEASES AND HEALTH EVENTS OF PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERN ACT

To protect health workers, frontliners, and patients from discrimination, harassment, and violence

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1259581/hontiveros-bill

Principal Sponsor

Co-Sponsor

Bills Filed

Principal Author

SB 1441 - BALIK TRABAHONG LIGTAS ACT

This bill aims to protect workers in a public health emergency who, just by going out to work everyday, render themselves vulnerable to the infectious disease and put their families and loved ones at risk.

http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/lis/bill_res.aspx?congress=18&q=SBN-1441

SB 1128 - INDIGENOUS CULTURAL COMMUNITIES AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES COMMUNITY CONSERVED TERRITORIES AND AREAS ACT

To give life to the Constitutional Mandate and International Covenants, and to integrate and further strengthen the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA), National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) and Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas (ENIPAS), and the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act (WRCP).

http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/lis/bill_res.aspx?congress=18&q=SBN-1128

SB 1436 - MANDATORY PROTECTION OF HEALTH WORKERS, FRONTLINERS AND PATIENTS ACT

Protecting health workers and front liners with the highest measure of protection from legislation.

http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/lis/bill_res.aspx?congress=18&q=SBN-1436

SB 1589 - IMPOSING STIFFER PENALTIES FOR CHILD ABUSE, EXPLOITATION AND DISCRIMINATION

This bill is proposing stiffer penalties on perpetrators who abuse and exploit children in any and all ways.

http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/lis/bill_res.aspx?congress=18&q=SBN-1589

SB 1681- COVID-19 UNIVERSAL DISABILITY HEALTH GRANT

This bill seeks to provide Universal Disability Health Grants (UDH Grants) to PWDs to help in the extra costs and expenditures brought upon by the pandemic, such as accessible equipment, assistive devices, and other logistical measures related to their disability. Filipinos with disabilities should not be left behind in our country's efforts to recover against the current health crisis.

http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/lis/bill_res.aspx?congress=18&q=SBN-1681

SB 1994 - INTERNS' RIGHTS AND WELFARE ACT OF 2019

This bill underlines the importance of a proper and relevant learning experience for interns and acknowledges the economic contribution that the interns are injecting into our economy and the workforce.

http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/lis/bill_res.aspx?congress=18&q=SBN-994

SB 861 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEM (EMSS) ACT

The bill proposes the creation of a National Emergency Medical Services System Council to formulate and implement policies and develop national standards for the provision of emergency medical services that is consistent.

http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/lis/bill_res.aspx?congress=18&q=SBN-861

SB 864 - BLOODBORNE VIRAL HEPATITIS TESTING ACT OF 2019

To revise our policy on Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Testing to ensure that the rights of all Filipinos to privacy and confidentiality when it comes to their health conditions are protected and to improve access of HBV and HCV positive individuals to quality health care.

http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/lis/bill_res.aspx?congress=18&q=SBN-864

SB 1097 - RIGHTS OF NATURE ACT OF 2019

The bill seeks to recognize natural ecosystems, populations, and processes as legal entities sui generis entitled to certain inherent and inalienable rights, such as those related to their existence, regeneration and restoration.

http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/lis/bill_res.aspx?congress=18&q=SBN-1097

SB 2136: ENERGY COUNSEL ACT OF 2020

To establish an independent and autonomous office to promote and safeguard the interests of electricity consumers.

http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/lis/bill_res.aspx?congress=18&q=SBN-2136

SB 2112 - FOUNDLING RECOGNITION AND PROTECTION ACT

This measure seeks to fill that gap with clarity that foundlings on Philippine territory are considered are considered citizens from the time of their birth, and they are considered legitimate children of their founders provided that the parent-child relationship is evident.

http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/lis/bill_res.aspx?congress=18&q=SBN-2112

SB 2126 - ENSURING ZERO HUNGER FOR ALL FILIPINOS

To re-examine and calibrate government policy to comprehensively eliminate hunger.

http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/lis/bill_res.aspx?congress=18&q=SBN-2126

SB 2137: COUNTERFEIT PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS PREVENTION ACT

It defines counterfeit medicines, declares prohibited acts, identifies liable parties, and imposes administrative sanctions and penalties involved.

http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/lis/bill_res.aspx?congress=18&q=SBN-2137

SB 2242- INCLUSIVE BUSINESS ACT

To create an enabling environment for government and businesses to adopt inclusive business models in their operations, focusing on key processes in their supply chains, especially processes that seek to increase the participation and benefit of women small scale producers and foster their economic empowerment.

http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/lis/bill_res.aspx?congress=18&q=SBN-2242

SB 1948 - NATIONAL PREVENTIVE MECHANISM (NPM) ACT

This bill seeks to designate the CHR as the NPM of the Philippines.

http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/lis/bill_res.aspx?congress=18&q=SBN-1948

SB 1801- PHILIPPINE HEALTH SECURITY AND EMERGENCY ACT OF 2020

This bill seeks to provide a policy framework that would establish a national action plan for health security and emergencies, define its Institutional and implementation mechanisms, determine national-local coordination level, and identify source of funding.

http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/lis/bill_res.aspx?congress=18&q=SBN-1801

SB 1913 - TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE AND RECONCILIATION FOR THE BANGSAMORO AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES IN THE BANGSAMORO

This bill takes into account the report of the Transitional Justice and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC) for the creation of a National Transitional Justice and Reconciliation Commission on the Bangsamaoro.

http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/lis/bill_res.aspx?congress=18&q=SBN-1913

SB 2054 - BARANGAY HEALTH AND NUTRITION WORKERS' DAY ACT

This bill seeks to declare April 7 of every year as Barangay Health and Nutrition Workers Day. It aims to promote and emphasize the role of our community health and nutrition workers and volunteers in addressing health and nutrition issues and in delivering appropriate services.

http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/lis/bill_res.aspx?congress=18&q=SBN-2054

Co-Author

Principal Sponsor

Co-Sponsor

City Ordinances Filed

Awards and Recognition

Nobel Peace Prize Nominee

Nobel Prize
2005

Best Female Newscaster

Kapisanan ng Mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas Golden Dove Awards
1994

Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Award for Peace and Advocacy

TOYM Foundation and the Gerry Roxas Foundation
2001

Silver Rose Award for Social Justice

European Network of Civil Society Organizations
2019

Ripple Award for HIV-AIDS Awareness

Love Gala
2017

Lagablab Network Equality Champion

Lagablab LGBT Network
2018

Advocacies and Accomplishments (COVID-19-related)

Health

Launched 'Bayanihan on Wheels' mobile health clinic project in Bacolod

Launched teletherapy services

Launched “Healthy Buhay at Hanapbuhay” campaign for better health and welfare of Filipinos.

Advocacies and Accomplishments (Non-COVID-19-related)

Social Welfare

Introduced and filed bills for the health and welfare of women and children such as the Mental Health Act; Expanded Maternity Leave Law; Anti-Hospital Detention Law; Prevention of Teenage Pregnancy Bill among others

Pushed for legislative measures to address social injustice and inequality particularly for health care and women's rights

Environment

Sponsored 'The rights of nature bill' to provide legal rights to the environment and recognize it as a rights-bearing entity

Filed a bill for the creation of a Department of Ocean, Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.

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