Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday reacted to the viral “#WinRi” trend pairing her with newly elected Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian, thanking supporters who have taken an interest in their work.
She said Gatchalian earned the Senate presidency on his own merits and credited the majority bloc’s efforts to secure his election.
Hontiveros added that she appreciates fans of the pairing, greeting them with “Hello sa Winners,” the nickname adopted by supporters of the online “ship.”
Gatchalian was unanimously elected Senate president by the 13 senators present during the special session of Congress.
Hontiveros and Gatchalian have worked closely on several legislative initiatives since both entered the Senate in 2016, including the chamber’s investigation into Philippine offshore gaming operators.
Source: PhilNews24 | June 18, 2026
