By Hannah L. Torregoza Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla has filed an anti-political bill that seeks to prohibit political dynasties. In filing Senate Bill No. 2730, Padilla said it is time to break the hindrance that prevent the best and the brightest from serving the Filipino...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" Padilla has filed a resolution urging the Department of Health (DOH) to foster and strengthen international collaboration with its foreign counterparts for medical cannabis. Padilla said that this is to harness expertise and expand research and development in a bid...
Senator Robinhood Padilla has filed a bill that seeks to impose stricter regulations for vape products through amendments to the Vape Law (Republic Act 11900). Padilla filed Senate Bill 2729, citing the the health risks stemming from a new type of vaping through the so-called hexahydrocannabinol...
Sen. Robinhood "Robin" Padilla has filed a resolution seeking to look into the issues surrounding the increased costs in the construction of the New Senate Building (NSB). Padilla cited the need to maintain the public's trust in the Senate as an institution. Senate Resolution 1063 directs Senate...
Senator Robinhood “Robin” Padilla on Thursday, July 4 laughed off the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) move to hold former president Rodrigo Duterte for hiding televangelist Apollo Quiboloy’s location, saying the latter is possibly just teasing them. Padilla, an ally of the Duterte...
For Senator Robinhood Padilla considers the senatorial bid in 2025 of three Dutertes to be "very good news". Padilla was referring to Vice President Sara Duterte's recent disclosure that the former president, Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte, and Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte are all...
Sen. Robinhood Padilla said on Friday, June 14, that he wants the Senate to investigate the Philippine National Police's operation on the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) premises in Davao City last June 10. He raised the issue of the alleged "unnecessary and excessive force" used by PNP members...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" Padilla said that while the country can celebrate its freedom from foreign invaders on Independence Day, he believes that when it comes to poverty, the nation is not yet free. In an interview on Tuesday, June 11, Padilla said that the fight now is for freedom from poverty...
Former President Rodrigo Duterte did not violate any law when he ordered the transfer of billions of pesos in Covid-19 funds to the procurement service of the Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM), Sen. Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla said over the weekend. Padilla pointed out that...
Senators on Tuesday, May 28, lauded the signing of Republic Act 11996 or the "Eddie Garcia Law" -- a measure instituting policies for the protection of movie and television workers. Sen. Robinhood Padilla considered this "very good news" for workers in the movie and television industry. Padilla -...
Senator Robinhood Padilla (File photo) Sen. Robinhood Padilla on Wednesday called for understanding regarding Sen. Ronald "Bato" M. dela Rosa's decision to join the PDP party in supporting the change in Senate leadership. Padilla, who is acting president of PDP, said dela Rosa followed their...
Senator Robinhood Padilla has filed a resolution calling for an inquiry, in aid of legislation, with the end goal of informing the public all about the 39th United States (US)- Philippines Balikatan Exercise's success, gains, prospects, and opportunities. Padilla said that he wants to ensure...
