The camp of Senator Robin Padilla on Friday, Nov. 28, maintained that allegations he violated the Anti-Wiretapping Law are premature, stating no facts have been established regarding the audio clip he played during the Senate’s budget deliberation for the 2026 budget of the Presidential...
The military expressed openness to an “out-of-the-box” proposal by Senator Robin Padilla to revive the National Development Support Command (NADESCOM) which could temporarily handle flood control projects amid an investigation into the reported anomalous infrastructure projects and...
Senator Robinhood “Robin” Padilla said the enactment of the Philippine Islamic Burial Act, or Republic Act No. 12160, marks the culmination of a long and rigorous process in Congress to uphold Muslim Filipinos' cultural and religious traditions. Senator Robinhood Padilla Padilla, who sponsored...
Senator Robinhood Padilla sought to rectify a claim made by Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Jay Ruiz that the Philippines lost Sabah, as he argued that the country never did so in the first place. Senator Robinhood Padilla and Presidential Communications Office (PCO)...
Despite making statements about killing that most recently involved senators, Senator Robinhood Padilla said that former President Rodrigo Duterte is "not a violent man." (MB file photo) "Napakabait po at religious ang taong yan behind the curtain of politics (That person is very kind and religious...
Senator Robin Padilla said on Monday, Feb. 17, that the "day of triumph" is near for Filipino Muslims, now that a bill ensuring the proper burial of Muslims in accordance with Islam is closer to becoming a law. Padilla stressed this as he noted House Bill 8925 - a "sister bill" of his Senate Bill...
Sen. Robinhood Padilla has filed a bill seeking to integrate Bangsamoro history, culture, and identity in the study of Philippine history in basic education. Padilla said this ensures the country's basic education is inclusive and accounts for all Filipinos. Padilla filed on January 22 Senate Bill...
Sen. Robinhood Padilla is seeking to declare the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) as an independent office through an amendment to the 1987 Constitution in an aim to bolster its independence. On Monday, Jan. 20, Padilla filed a Resolution of Both Houses No. 11, which amends Sec. 17 (Human Rights)...
Two senators on Wednesday, Jan. 15 commended the efforts made by three fisherfolk of Masbate for their "courage, vigilance and nationalism" in recovering and turning over a drone to the authorities last Dec. 30. Sen. Robinhood Padilla commends three fisherfolks of Masbate for their courage,...
Senator Robinhood Padilla is pushing for integrity and public trust in the government under the proposed New Auditing Act, which he has sponspored in the Senate. In his sponsorship speech for Senate Bill (SB) No.2907, Padilla said no less than the 1987 Constitution decrees, "Public office is a...
Two senators are seeking an inquiry into the status of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos Jr.'s amnesty proclamations. Senators Robinhood "Robin" Padilla and Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri cited the agonizing uncertainty facing rebel returnees waiting for the approval of their amnesty applications...
Sen. Robinhood "Robin" Padilla has filed a bill that seeks to punish abusive lending and financing companies that force borrowers to settle their debts through harassment, shaming, and similar practices. Padilla filed Senate Bill 2882 after noting that RA 9474 (the Lending Company Regulation Act)...