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...
Senator Robinhood Padilla believes that saving lives should be prioritized in the training of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reservists. Padilla stressed this on Monday, April 15, during the Basic Citizen Military Course at the Senate, where actor Enrico Raphael "Rocco" Nacino was the...
Senator Robinhood Padilla delivers a specch during the convening ceremony of the Basic Citizen Military Course (BCMC) Class 10-2024 at the Senate Building in Pasay City on April 3, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Navy) The Philippine Navy (PN) said Friday, April 5, that it has begun training 51...
Sen. Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla reiterated on Wednesday, April 3 the need to prepare citizens to respond to calamities by undergoing military training. Padilla mentioned this after the Philippines was included among areas that felt the effects of the 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan. Speaking...
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa confirmed on Thursday, March 21, the lifting of the contempt order against one of the primary suspects in the disappearance of beauty queen Catherine Camilon, and that he was no longer under the Senate's custody. Police Major Allan de Castro (Arnold Quizol/MB)...
The controversial bill seeking to legalize access to medical cannabis or medical marijuana is now up for plenary deliberations in the Senate. Sen. Robinhood Padilla wants to allow the use of medical cannabis as he pushes the passage of Senate Bill No. 2573 or the Cannabis Medicalization Act...
A Senate panel on Tuesday, March 19, cited in contempt one of the primary suspects in the disappearance of beauty queen Catherine Camilon for "lying". Police Major Allan de Castro (Arnold Quizol/MB) Sen. Robinhood Padilla made the motion to cite in contempt Police Major Allan de Castro who is...
Sen. Robinhood “Robin” Padilla on Friday, March 15 welcomed the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the rehabilitation of the Daet Airport in his hometown province of Camarines Norte, saying it is a dream come true for them. Sen. Robinhood Padilla (3rd from left) poses with...
