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...
Senator Robinhood “Robin” Padilla expressed his belief that there is no better model when it comes to responsible gun ownership than him, citing his 3-year incarceration for illegal possession of firearms. (Photo from the Facebook page of Senator Robinhood Padilla) "Siguro pagkatapos ng...
PBA Party-list Rep. Migs Nograles (left), Senator Robin Padilla (Facebook) House Deputy Majority Leader Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party-list Rep. Margarita "Migs" Nograles says it's only right for President Marcos to fight for what he loves,...
Sen. Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla filed a resolution on Monday, April 29 calling for a Constitutional Convention (Con-con) to amend provisions of the 1987 Constitution. Padilla said that this is to dispel fears that this would advance the interests of only a few. In filing Resolution of Both Houses...
Sen. Robinhood Padilla said on Thursday, April 25 that he is open to pushing a Constitutional Convention (Con-Con) in his attempt to amend economic and political provisions of the 1987 Constitution. Sen. Robinhood Padilla presides ver Wednesday’s hearing, April 24, 2024 of the Committee on...
Sen. Robinhood Padilla vowed to make noise in pushing for the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), especially the Philippine Navy, so they can better defend our territory. Padilla mentioned this after visiting Senate employees undergoing the Basic Citizen Military Course...
Senator Robinhood “Robin” Padilla renewed his call for the Senate to conduct an investigation into the continued indefinite suspension of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI). Padilla said it is imperative to probe the possible violation of press freedom with SMNI’s...
Despite them not seeing eye-to-eye on the issue, Senator Robin Padilla said on Monday, April 15, that he will remain supportive of President Marcos' decisions moving forward when it comes to the country's relation with China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Asked to describe the President's...
