Risa Hontiveros

Ana Theresia Navarro Hontiveros-Baraquel (born February 24, 1966) is a Filipino politician, socialist activist and journalist serving as a Senator since 2016. She previously served as the representative of Akbayan in the House of Representatives of the Philippines from 2004 to 2010. She is the older sister of journalists and television hosts Gringgay and Pia Hontiveros.

The Honorable Risa Hontiveros
Official portrait, 2022
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 Manila, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Political party	Akbayan (2004-present)
Other political affiliations	Liberal (2010)
Spouse(s)	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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