HONTIVEROS, RISA
Independent · Nationwide
Issue mix
HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS PROTECTION ACT
The Human Rights Defenders Protection Act seeks to clarify the rights of human rights defenders and the responsibilities of the state to protect these rights. It is currently under review by the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
PUBLIC DENTIST SALARY MODIFICATION ACT
The bill titled 'Public Dentist Salary Modification Act' seeks to increase the salary grade for public sector dentists and allocate funds for this purpose. It is currently pending in the committee responsible for civil service and professional regulation.
LAKAMBINI ACT OF 2026
The Lakambini Act of 2026 seeks to institutionalize the study of Filipino women heroes in educational curricula to enhance historical awareness and acknowledge women's contributions to nation-building.
KURYENTE RELIEF ACT OF 2026
The Kuryente Relief Act of 2026 proposes to exempt certain residential households from VAT on their electricity bills if their monthly consumption is 150 kWh or less. The bill is currently under consideration by the Committee on Ways and Means.
VAT EXEMPTION ON SYSTEMS LOSS ACT FOR RESIDENTIAL HOUSEHOLD CONSUMERS
The bill SBN-2076 aims to exempt systems losses from VAT for electricity sold to residential households. It is currently pending in the committee and was filed on May 4, 2026.
PARTY-LIST REFORM ACT
The Party-List Reform Act (SBN-2090) aims to improve the party-list system in the House of Representatives to ensure better proportional representation. It proposes to repeal the existing law governing the party-list system.
UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO QUALITY TERTIARY EDUCATION ACT
The bill seeks to improve access to quality tertiary education in the Philippines by amending an existing law. It has been approved by both houses of Congress.
UHC MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ACT
The UHC Medical Assistance Program Act seeks to create a universal healthcare medical assistance program that combines existing support for low-income individuals. It is currently pending further discussion in the Senate.
EXTENDING THE DURATION OF SECOND CONGRESSIONAL COMMISSION ON EDUCATION (EDCOM II)
The bill, titled 'An Act Extending the Duration of the Second Congressional Commission on Education,' aims to prolong the existence of EDCOM II and modifies an existing law related to it. It has been approved by the President and is under the committee for Higher, Technical and Vocational Education.