Muslims and other minority groups in the country will soon be protected against discrimination. This followed the filing of Senate Bill (SB) 233 by Senator Robinhood "Robin" Padilla, who stressed the need to protect the rights of all Filipinos. There is no room for discrimination on the basis of...
The Senate leadership has prioritized a resolution filed by Senator Robinhood "Robin" Padilla to fast-track the process that would allow victims of the 2017 Marawi siege to get their compensation. During the plenary session Monday, Aug. 15, Padilla, a Muslim, thanked Senate President Juan Miguel...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PNA) – A key religious leader in Marawi City has condemned and withdrew support for Sen. Robinhood Padilla who recently filed a bill on same-sex union. PADILLA (FB) Alim Abdulmajeed Djamla, the Grand Imam of the Jameo Mindanao Al Islamie (Marawi Grand Mosque), said...
Despite viral internet memes poking fun at his suggestion to use an aerial cable car system to solve the traffic woes in Metro Manila, Senator Robin Padilla on Sunday, Aug. 14, maintained that the plan has sound basis owing to the previous administration’s approval of it. Cable cars in transit...
Senate Minority Leader Senator Aquilino 'Koko' Pimentel III does not agree with Senator Robinhood 'Robin' Padilla’s bill legalizing same-sex civil union. Senator Aquilino Martin “Koko” Pimentel III Pimentel bared this in reaction to Senate Bill (SB) 449 filed by Padilla. SB 449 seeks to...
Senator Risa Hontiveros vowed to prioritize the passing of any measures in the Senate that will seek to end gender-based discrimination. (Daniel James/ Unsplash) In a statement, Hontiveros, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Quality, said, “The...
Not everyone is happy with actor-turned-senator Robin Padilla filing a bill seeking to institutionalize civil unions of same-sex couples. Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Episcopal Commission on Public Affairs executive secretary Fr. Jerome Secillano on Friday told Dobol B TV,...
TACLOBAN CITY – Senators Christopher Bong Go and Robinhood Padilla led the distribution of P3,000 financial aid to beneficiaries on Thursday, August 11 at Combado Gymnasium in Maasim City. At least 300 drivers initially received assistance under the Department of Social Welfare and...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" Padilla joined the nation Thursday, Aug. 11 in mourning the passing of Lydia de Vega-Mercado, Asia’s "sprint queen". ‘’Hindi natin malilimutan ang karangalang ibinigay niya sa ating mga Pilipino mula noong dekada 1980s (We will not forget the honor she gave to the...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" Padilla wants to institutionalize the civil union of same-sex couples, as well as to establish their rights and obligations. After filing Senate Bill (SB) 449, Padilla explained that the measure was in line with Section 1, Article III of the 1987 Constitution that...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" Padilla is pushing for scholarship and health services for farmer-beneficiaries of the Rice Tariffication Act, also known as Republic Act (RA) 11203. In Senate Bill (SB) 231, which he filed, Padilla also sought to increase the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF)...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" Padilla on Tuesday, Aug. 9 pushed for the speedy creation of a compensation board that would process claims from victims of the 2017 Marawi siege. "It has been five years since the Marawi Siege transpired and the victims are still awaiting the implementation of (Republic...
