Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla is eyeing holding a referendum on Charter change to coincide with barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan election which was reset by Congress for late 2023. Padilla said that while he was initially against the postponement of the polls, he sees an opportunity...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla on Tuesday Sept. 27 paid tribute to the memories of five volunteer rescue workers who perished in the line of duty at the height of super typhoon ‘’Karding.’’ In Senate Resolution 234, Padilla lauded the heroism of Narciso Calayag Jr., Jerson...
It is high-time to end the ignorance that is a major cause behind the discrimination against Muslims and other groups in the Philippines, Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla said. Padilla, a movie actor and director, stressed this today Sept. 22 at the hearing of the Senate committee on cultural...
The Senate committee on constitutional amendments and revision of codes chaired by Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla has gained more inputs and opinions on strengthening the 1978 Philippine Constitution, including beefing up the country's defense against the threat of invasion and rebellion. At...
Let us move on. Senator Robinhood C. Padilla asked this as the nation remembers the declaration of martial law by the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. on September 21, 1972. The anti-Marcos camp continue to express their pain as thousands died, were tortured, kidnapped or have disappeared,...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla is ready to reach out to the heirs of the Sultanate of Sulu in pursuing their arbitral victory involving Sabah. Padilla, chairman of the Senate constitutional amendments committee, stressed that the Philippine government - particularly the economy - has much to...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla has asked whether amending the Constitution is needed to improve the process of appointing members as well as other procedures of the Judiciary. Padilla, chairman of the Senate committee on constitutional reforms and revision of codes, raised this question...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla has scored the failure of the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) to address the shortage of water in Marawi City, more than five years after terrorist groups laid siege to it. ‘’This is unacceptable,’’ Padilla said as he vowed to scrutinize the...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla on Monday, September 19 called on the Judiciary to use the national language in official communications with inmates so they understand the procedures in the cases they face. ‘’Address the overcrowding of prisons. And find ways to speed up the dispensation...
Senators Christopher ‘’Bong’’ Go and Robin Padilla witnessed last Thursday, Sept. 15 the groundbreaking ceremony of the ’’Super Health Canter’’ in barangay Munting Parang, Tagkawayan, Quezon. In his speech, Go emphasized that the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has served as an eye-opener...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla said medical marijuana could play a key role in funding major government programs that would benefit all Filipinos. Padilla stressed this yesterday as the Senate prepares to tackle the proposed national budget for 2023 starting September 14. In a privilege...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" Padilla has filed a bill seeking the observance of National Hijab Day on Feb. 1 of every year, to show solidarity with Muslim women and to value the significance of their wearing the hijab as a sign of modesty. In filing Senate Bill (SB) 1272, Padilla notes that the hijab...
