peggy benes

[𝙄𝙫𝙖𝙣𝕏 @aybaaanx]

FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE. The Sierra Madre mountain range serves as Luzon's natural fortress. It's the Philippines' first line of defense against climate-induced disasters such as tropical cyclones. Losing her will cause more trouble. Protect her as she does us. #UwanPH #FungWong

[Int'l Criminal Court @IntlCrimCourt]

#Duterte case: #ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I rejects the Defence’s challenge to the jurisdiction of the Court ➡️ https://t.co/EdVQbvHKFm

[Miyako Izabel @sejoalzir]

Hoy, mga DDS influencer, magpakatotoo nga kayo. Huminga nang malalim at magkape. Huwag ‘yong instant ha. Hindi kayo magigising. Nakabibilib ba talaga si Sara Duterte sa inyo? Ang baba at babaw ng intellectual standards niyo. Mas magaling pa nga ang pinakabobo sa inyo kaysa kanya.

[Richard Heydarian @RichHeydarian]

RISA HONTIVEROS for BLUE RIBBON committee!!! The ONLY genuine opposition & PROGRESSIVE in last years anyway… DDS propaganda & black ops notwithstanding!!!

[Akbayan Partylist @AkbayanParty]

𝗔𝗞𝗕𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗜 𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗔!

Tumitindig tayo kasama ni Akbayan Senator Risa Hontiveros laban sa malisyosong paratang na sinusubukang dungisan ang kaniyang paninindigan at track record.

Alam ng taumbayan na si Senator Risa ang ka-akbay nila sa laban para sa pagkakapantay-pantay, pananagutan, at mabuting pamamamahala. Siya ang nakabisto kay Alice Guo, ang lumaban sa Pastillas Scam, at nangunang nagpasara sa mga POGO at Scam Hubs sa Pilipinas.

Malinaw ang paninidigan ni Senator Risa at ng Akbayan—isang lipunang malaya sa mga kurap at political dynasties. Malinaw ang track record ni Senator Risa at ng Akbayan—walang bahid ng kurapsyon.

Ngayon na nagsisilabasan ang katotohanan laban sa mga kurap na pulitiko at mga kontraktor, nililihis ng mga kurakot ang atensyon ng taumbayan at sinusubukang sirain ang tiwala ng mamamayang Pilipino sa mga tunay na gustong panagutin ang mga kurap. Bistado na ng mga Pilipino ang modus operandi na ito at hindi sila mananaig.

Hindi tayo titigil. Hindi tayo matatakot.
Ipagpapatuloy natin ang laban para sugpuin ang kurapsyon at ikulong ang mga kurap.

Akbayan si Senator Risa! Akbayan ang bayan laban sa kurapsyon!

#AkbayanPartylist

[peggy benes @peggybenes]

@Supirda2280902 @jesusfalcis Stop peddling fake news

[iMPACT Leadership @iMPACTPH2019]

FACT CHECK: RISA NOT INVOLVED IN PHILHEALTH ANOMALIES

The false claims have recently resurfaced following her investigations into the reported cases of fugitive Apollo Quiboloy, and alleged human trafficking in the premises of a POGO in Bamban, Tarlac.

[Miyako Izabel @sejoalzir]

Ayaw niyo sa dilawan at kakampink. Mga bobong botante, happy na kayo sa mga nakawan ngayon?

[peggy benes @peggybenes]

@doving24 @PunchTheLies https://t.co/6e3JqARV7o

[iMPACT Leadership @iMPACTPH2019]

FACT CHECK: RISA NOT INVOLVED IN PHILHEALTH ANOMALIES

The false claims have recently resurfaced following her investigations into the reported cases of fugitive Apollo Quiboloy, and alleged human trafficking in the premises of a POGO in Bamban, Tarlac.

[Barry Gutierrez @barrygutierrez3]

This is too much, even for Marcoleta. I mean, introducing a witness with a falsified affidavit? Wow.

Lawyers have been disbarred for fraudulent notarizations. And it is definitely basis for sanctions by the Senate ethics committee.

[peggy benes @peggybenes]

@FACTmebaby https://t.co/7vYFpbCe4i

[iMPACT Leadership @iMPACTPH2019]

RISA EXPLAINS 'NO' VOTE TO 2025 BUDGET

Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros explained her reasons for voting "No" to the Bicameral Conference Committee Report on the 2025 General Appropriations Bill (HB 10800).

In a statement on Tuesday, December 17, Hontiveros revealed that she had initially voted "Yes" to the Senate version of the national budget, believing it would allocate sufficient funds for critical programs. However, she expressed deep concern over the drastic funding cuts in the bicameral version, particularly for essential sectors like public health and education.

One of the most alarming changes, according to Hontiveros, is the decision to remove the state subsidy for the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) in 2025. Despite acknowledging PhilHealth's mismanagement, she argued that eliminating the subsidy entirely is not the solution. She emphasized that current laws, such as the Universal Health Care Act and the Sin Tax Reform Act, mandate annual premium subsidies, which cannot be ignored based on PhilHealth's reserve funds.

Hontiveros also raised concerns about the potential operational impact of removing the subsidy, warning that PhilHealth could face a net loss, which would compromise its ability to provide financial support to vulnerable Filipinos.

Beyond PhilHealth, the bicam version also slashed the Department of Health's (DOH) budget by ₱37.59 billion and reduced funding for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) by ₱50 billion. Furthermore, significant cuts were made to the budgets for education, with the Department of Education (DepEd) losing ₱15.17 billion and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) losing ₱11.77 billion.

The senator also criticized the expansion of unprogrammed funds in the bicam version, which increased by ₱373 billion compared to the National Expenditure Program (NEP). She expressed concern that these funds might be misused.

Hontiveros concluded that the bicam version of the 2025 budget reflects misplaced priorities, sacrificing essential services like health and education for unprogrammed funds. She stated, "For these reasons, I cannot, in good conscience, vote to ratify this version of our national budget."

[Miyako Izabel @sejoalzir]

Putang ina mo, Marcoleta! Walang batas na nagbabawal magsauli ng nakaw na pera ng bayan ang mga kawatang gustong maging state witness. Bakit bawal sa ‘yo? Oo, the voice of the people is the supreme law of the land. You operationalize that by listening to their collective clamor.

[peggy benes @peggybenes]

@MBUniverse14 https://t.co/6e3JqARV7o

[iMPACT Leadership @iMPACTPH2019]

FACT CHECK: RISA NOT INVOLVED IN PHILHEALTH ANOMALIES

The false claims have recently resurfaced following her investigations into the reported cases of fugitive Apollo Quiboloy, and alleged human trafficking in the premises of a POGO in Bamban, Tarlac.

[peggy benes @peggybenes]

@PRINSIPEJUAN111 @mavgonzales @gmanews https://t.co/6e3JqARV7o

[iMPACT Leadership @iMPACTPH2019]

FACT CHECK: RISA NOT INVOLVED IN PHILHEALTH ANOMALIES

The false claims have recently resurfaced following her investigations into the reported cases of fugitive Apollo Quiboloy, and alleged human trafficking in the premises of a POGO in Bamban, Tarlac.

[peggy benes @peggybenes]

@FrankoSign @mavgonzales @gmanews https://t.co/6e3JqARV7o

[iMPACT Leadership @iMPACTPH2019]

FACT CHECK: RISA NOT INVOLVED IN PHILHEALTH ANOMALIES

The false claims have recently resurfaced following her investigations into the reported cases of fugitive Apollo Quiboloy, and alleged human trafficking in the premises of a POGO in Bamban, Tarlac.

[peggy benes @peggybenes]

@doving24 @mavgonzales @gmanews https://t.co/6e3JqARV7o

[iMPACT Leadership @iMPACTPH2019]

FACT CHECK: RISA NOT INVOLVED IN PHILHEALTH ANOMALIES

The false claims have recently resurfaced following her investigations into the reported cases of fugitive Apollo Quiboloy, and alleged human trafficking in the premises of a POGO in Bamban, Tarlac.

[peggy benes @peggybenes]

@BagaWinnie67442 @mavgonzales @gmanews WALA

[iMPACT Leadership @iMPACTPH2019]

FACT CHECK: RISA NOT INVOLVED IN PHILHEALTH ANOMALIES

The false claims have recently resurfaced following her investigations into the reported cases of fugitive Apollo Quiboloy, and alleged human trafficking in the premises of a POGO in Bamban, Tarlac.

[peggy benes @peggybenes]

@bai_shah45244 https://t.co/6e3JqARnhQ

[iMPACT Leadership @iMPACTPH2019]

FACT CHECK: RISA NOT INVOLVED IN PHILHEALTH ANOMALIES

The false claims have recently resurfaced following her investigations into the reported cases of fugitive Apollo Quiboloy, and alleged human trafficking in the premises of a POGO in Bamban, Tarlac.

[peggy benes @peggybenes]

@Generalcol07 @laiteranidaddy Not Risa

[iMPACT Leadership @iMPACTPH2019]

RISA EXPLAINS 'NO' VOTE TO 2025 BUDGET

Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros explained her reasons for voting "No" to the Bicameral Conference Committee Report on the 2025 General Appropriations Bill (HB 10800).

In a statement on Tuesday, December 17, Hontiveros revealed that she had initially voted "Yes" to the Senate version of the national budget, believing it would allocate sufficient funds for critical programs. However, she expressed deep concern over the drastic funding cuts in the bicameral version, particularly for essential sectors like public health and education.

One of the most alarming changes, according to Hontiveros, is the decision to remove the state subsidy for the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) in 2025. Despite acknowledging PhilHealth's mismanagement, she argued that eliminating the subsidy entirely is not the solution. She emphasized that current laws, such as the Universal Health Care Act and the Sin Tax Reform Act, mandate annual premium subsidies, which cannot be ignored based on PhilHealth's reserve funds.

Hontiveros also raised concerns about the potential operational impact of removing the subsidy, warning that PhilHealth could face a net loss, which would compromise its ability to provide financial support to vulnerable Filipinos.

Beyond PhilHealth, the bicam version also slashed the Department of Health's (DOH) budget by ₱37.59 billion and reduced funding for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) by ₱50 billion. Furthermore, significant cuts were made to the budgets for education, with the Department of Education (DepEd) losing ₱15.17 billion and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) losing ₱11.77 billion.

The senator also criticized the expansion of unprogrammed funds in the bicam version, which increased by ₱373 billion compared to the National Expenditure Program (NEP). She expressed concern that these funds might be misused.

Hontiveros concluded that the bicam version of the 2025 budget reflects misplaced priorities, sacrificing essential services like health and education for unprogrammed funds. She stated, "For these reasons, I cannot, in good conscience, vote to ratify this version of our national budget."

[Raymond Naguit @raymond_naguit]

Risa Hontiveros for Blue Ribbon Committee Chair para magkaaalaman na✊

[Patatas of Mindanao @tessgarcia]

The people want Senator @risahontiveros to be Blue Ribbon Committee Chair. Make it happen FORTHWITH!!