Senator Robinhood “Robin” Padilla has called on the Senate to investigate the recent shooting incident that killed a police officer in Taguig City, allegedly because of religious discrimination. Padilla, in filing Senate Resolution No. 743, said it is imperative to look into the...
Senator Robinhood “Robin” Padilla urged the Filipino youth to be more than “keyboard warriors” and allow themselves to be trained with real skills and discipline sharpened through the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program. Padilla made the call at the conclusion of...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla on Tuesday, August 15, pressed the government to assert Philippine rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) with concrete actions - and tourism and fishing projects are a good start. Sen. Robin Padilla (Senate PRIB Photo) Padilla stressed this as he...
The continued discrimination against Filipino Muslim women must end, and this could start with a law mandating the observance of a National Hijab Day. Sen. Robin Padilla (Senate PRIB Photo) Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla stressed this principle on Tuesday, August 15, at the...
Correction and not torture should be the rule at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) because all Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) have human rights, Sen. Robinhood "Robin" Padilla said on Tuesday, August 8. Sen. Robin Padilla inspects the facilities at the New Bilibid Prisons (NBP) on...
Until it is corrected, the twisted implementation of the Party-List system will remain a laughingstock because it benefits the wealthy instead of the poor and marginalized Filipinos. Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla emphasized this yesterday, August 7, at the hearing of the Senate Committee on...
As unrest over the Philippine-China territorial claims over the West Philippine Sea (WPS) continues, Senator Francis "Tol" Tolentino cited salient provisions on bills seeking to update the 1935 National Defense Act and revitalize the Self-Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP). Sen. Francis Tolentino...
This was the advice of Sen. Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla to the youths of Basilan province after he took part in the Taguima Youth Congress there on Sunday, August 6.. In his speech at the Basilan National High School, Padilla stressed this is the key to success, aside from the youth...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla has vowed to hold the officials responsible for the boat mishap in Binangonan, Rizal last July 2. "We will demand responsibility from the officials responsible for this Laguna Lake tragedy," Padilla promised after sending help to families of the fatalities in...
Protecting the freedom of religion holds the key to our nation's progress. Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla stressed this on Tuesday, August 1, as he pointed out that following the teachings of one's faith would lead to true service and good governance. Committee on Cultural Communities and...
“It is a show of my Islamic faith.” Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla, thus, defended on Wednesday, July 26, the "Kalima La ilaha ilalah" hand gesture he showed during the singing of the Philippine National Anthem at the Laurel room of the Philippine Senate building. On Monday, July 24,...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla is eyeing Israel as a model for the Philippines in allowing the use of cannabis (marijuana) strictly for medical purposes, as well as in preventing its misuse or abuse. Sen. Robinhood “Robin” Padilla (Senate PRIB Photo) Padilla, who...
