In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Navarro, the birth surname or paternal family name is Hontiveros, and the marital name is Baraquel.
The Honorable
Risa Hontiveros
Hontiveros in 2018
Senator of the Philippines
Incumbent
Assumed office June 30, 2016
Senate positions
Chair of the Philippine Senate Women, Family Relations and Gender Equality Committee
Incumbent
Assumed office July 25, 2016
Preceded by
Pia Cayetano
Chair of the Philippine Senate Health and Demography Committee
In office July 25, 2016 – February 27, 2017
Preceded by
Teofisto Guingona III
Succeeded by
JV Ejercito
Senate Deputy Minority Leader
Incumbent
Assumed office August 3, 2022
Leader
Koko Pimentel
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives for Akbayan
In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2010
Serving with
Etta Rosales and Mario Joyo Aguja (2004–2007)
Walden Bello (2007–2010)
Preceded by
Etta Rosales Mario Joyo Aguja
Personal details
Born
Ana Theresia Navarro Hontiveros
(1966-02-24) February 24, 1966 (age 58) Manila, Philippines
Political party
Akbayan (2004-present)
Other political affiliations
Liberal (2010)
Spouse
Francisco Baraquel Jr.
(m. 1990; died 2005)
Children
4
Relatives
Jose Hontiveros (grandfather)
Pia Hontiveros (sister)
Alma mater
Ateneo de Manila University (BA)
Occupation
Politician
Profession
Journalist
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Ana Theresia Navarro Hontiveros-Baraquel (Tagalog:[ˈɾisaɔntɪˈverɔs]; born February 24, 1966) is a Filipino politician, community leader, and journalist serving as a Senator since 2016. She previously served as a party-list representative for Akbayan from 2004 to 2010.
In the Senate, Hontiveros sponsored the SOGIE Equality Bill and was an opposition figure to President Rodrigo Duterte, particularly on his controversial war on drugs. She is the de facto leader of the opposition to the administration of President Bongbong Marcos, following the end of Vice President Leni Robredo's term.[1]
Since 2024, Hontiveros also co-hosts the radio program Oras at Bayan on Veritas 846.[2]
^Vigilia, Wendell; Africa, Raymond (June 28, 2022). "Hontiveros is new leader of the opposition – Robredo". Malaya. Archived from the original on June 28, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
^@hontiverosrisa (March 3, 2024). "AGONG RADIO PROGRAM 📻 Samahan nyo po kami sa bagong-bagong programa kung saan bawat minuto, bawat segundo ay mahalaga sa ORAS NG BAYAN.Sagot namin ang maiinit na balita, usapang legal at politikal, pati ang boses nyo bibida dito. Sa LUNES na po, 3PM to 4PM sa DZRV 846 Radyo Veritas with Atty. Chel Diokno and Norman Dequia. Kinig na mga kapanalig!". Retrieved March 4, 2024 – via Instagram.
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