Sen. Hontiveros seeks probe into ‘gentleman’s agreement’
SENATOR Risa Hontiveros wants to investigate the claim of a "gentleman's agreement" involving the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte and the Chinese government, which restricted the repair and rehabilitation of the BRP Sierra Madre on Ayungin Shoal......»»
House probe sought on ‘gentleman’s agreement’ with China
An administration lawmaker is urging the House of Representatives to conduct a probe into the reported gentleman’s agreement on the West Philippine Sea between former president Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping......»»
Hontiveros hails DOJ order to take legal action vs Quiboloy
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Justice’s decision to pursue charges of sexual abuse and qualified trafficking against Apollo Quiboloy is a victory for all women who have endured pain and harm at the religious leader’s hands, Sen. Risa Hontiveros said on Monday. Hontiveros, in a statement, specifically called this “positive” development “a gift to.....»»
Año slams persistent talks on ‘gentleman’s agreement’
National Security Adviser Eduardo Año denounced yesterday how persistent talk about a gentleman’s agreement, supposedly entered into between the previous administration and the Chinese government, is distracting and even dividing Filipinos on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) issue......»»
Ex-Pres Duterte denies ‘gentleman’s agreement’ on WPS
Former President Rodrigo Duterte denied claims from his former spokesperson that he entered into a “gentleman’s agreement” with Chinese President Xi Jinping that gave up the rights of the country in portions of the West Philippine Sea (WPS)......»»
Probe sought into alleged China-based hackers targeting gov’t websites
Sen. Risa Hontiveros filed Senate Resolution 923 on Tuesday, urging the Senate national defense and security committee to conduct a probe into attempts to infiltrate the websites of agencies connected to the defense of the West Philippine Sea......»»
Quiboloy told to face Senate probe on sex raps
A lawyer for televangelist Apollo Quiboloy has received the copy of a subpoena requiring him to appear in the next Senate hearing on the allegations that he had repeatedly raped several of his former followers, Sen. Risa Hontiveros said on Friday. A copy of the document that Hontiveros shared with Senate reporters showed that the summon was received.....»»
NSC exec: Gentleman’s agreement not binding
The Philippines will not do anything to jeopardize its occupation of Ayungin Shoal, National Security Council assistant director general Jonathan Malaya said yesterday, underscoring that former president Rodrigo Duterte’s “gentleman’s agreement” with China is not legally binding......»»
Hontiveros asks Senate leadership to approve subpoena for Quiboloy
Sen. Risa Hontiveros appealed to the Senate leadership to approve her subpoena that would compel controversial pastor Apollo Quiboloy to attend her committee investigation into the alleged abuses within the Kingdom of Jesus Christ ministry......»»
Senate panel summons Quiboloy after probe snub
Sen. Risa Hontiveros, the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality, said that the panel sent two invitations to Apollo Quiboloy for a probe in the alleged abuses committed by him and KOJC, but was snubbed. .....»»
Assertion on Duterte’s ‘gentleman’s agreement’ with China exaggerated – Imee
There was a bit of exaggeration in the assertion of retired Supreme Court justice Antonio Carpio that former president Rodrigo Duterte gave up the Philippines’ ownership of Ayungin Shoal under the guise of a “gentlemen’s agreement” with China, according to Sen. Imee Marcos......»»
Hontiveros hopes for fair consideration of divorce bill in Senate
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros expressed hope on Wednesday about the potential reintroduction of a divorce bill onto the Senate’s legislative agenda. In the House of Representatives, a bill on absolute divorce was brought for plenary consideration on Tuesday. The divorce bill in the Senate, however, remains pending for plenary discussion. “I had the.....»»
Senator seeks probe into warrantless arrest of film director Jade Castro
"At any time, it is wrong to "arrest now, explain later," which was what happened to Director Jade Castro and his three companions in the town of Catanauan, Quezon," Hontiveros said......»»
Quiboloy dares Risa, accusers: Sue me
Pastor Apollo Quiboloy yesterday dared Sen. Risa Hontiveros and other accusers to file charges in court amid the Senate probe into the alleged sex trafficking ring in the Kingdom of Jesus Christ......»»
House sets probe on Duterte’s ‘secret deal’ with China
The leadership of the House of Representatives is preparing to look into the so-called gentleman’s agreement between former president Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the West Philippine Sea issue......»»
‘Secret agreement’ with China ‘horrifies’ Marcos
President Marcos is seeking clarification from the Chinese government on the supposed gentleman’s agreement on the West Philippine Sea entered into by Manila and Beijing during the Duterte administration, even as he warned such a deal could have “compromised” the sovereignty and sovereign rights of the country......»»
Senator seeks arrest warrant vs Quiboloy
Sen. Risa Hontiveros yesterday sought the arrest of Apollo Quiboloy for defying the Senate’s summons to attend the hearing on alleged sexual abuses in Quiboloy’s ministry......»»
Solons agree: House must probe Duterte-China deal
LOS ANGELES, United States — Several lawmakers from both the majority and minority blocs of the House of Representatives have agreed on the need to place under investigation former president Rodrigo Duterte’s so-called “gentleman’s agreement” with China, as the public must be informed of its every detail. Minority official and ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France.....»»
Marcos: Gentleman’s agreement on South China Sea dispute deliberately kept secret
The “gentleman’s agreement” on the South China Sea dispute forged by the Duterte administration and China was a “secret deal” deliberately hidden from the public, President Marcos said yesterday, as he raised a number of questions about the motive and compromises surrounding the move......»»
Hontiveros: Suspension of anchormen ‘not enough’
Hontiveros: Suspension of anchormen ‘not enough’.....»»
Hontiveros: Let Quiboloy face allegations | The wRap
The wRap's highlights: Risa Hontiveros, Apollo Quiboloy, Kate Middleton photo, 2024 Oscars.....»»