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PADILLA TO YOUTH: BE INSPIRED BY SCOUT RANGERS

Become an inspiration to the youths so they will embrace discipline. This was the call made by Senator Robin Padilla to the “elite” Scout Rangers of the Philippine Army. Padilla, a reserve Captain in the Philippine Army, voiced hopes the Scout Rangers’ heroism will lead the youth to undergo Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) and […]

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PADILLA BACKS FILM INDUSTRY SMALL WORKERS’ RIGHTS

Sufficient and nutritious meals, adequate standby areas and just workday hours. These were among the rights pushed by Senator Robin Padilla for “small” workers in the showbiz industry. At the hearing of the Senate on the proposed “Eddie Garcia Act” where he is a co-author, Padilla stressed the observation of such rights are important to […]

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2025 POLLS TO BRING GOV’T REFORMS, SAYS PADILLA

The 2025 elections hold the key to much-needed reforms in governance, where lawmakers to be elected will support needed amendments to the Constitution to allow the entry of foreign investments as well as the more efficient operation of the government. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this at the 29th anniversary of the Technical Education and Skills […]

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SEPARATE ‘CRIME LORDS’ AT NBP, SAYS PADILLA

Better cells and living conditions, and separating the hardcore “crime lords” from the “general population” of the New Bilibid Prison. These are among the urgent reforms that authorities must implement to prevent a repeat of attempts by Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) to escape or engage in illegal activities, Senator Robin Padilla said. “Una, diyan […]

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PADILLA BACKS ROTC PROGRAM FOR PH DEFENSE

More than “keyboard warriors,” a prepared citizenry with skills and discipline sharpened through the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) is needed to defend our country especially against foreign invaders. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this at the conclusion of the Visayas Regional Qualifying Leg ng Philippine ROTC Games 2023 in Iloilo City. Padilla pointed out the […]

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PROBE ON TAGUIG POLICE STATION SHOOTING URGED

Was the recent shooting incident that killed a police officer in Taguig City triggered by religious discrimination through the serving of pork? Senator Robin Padilla is seeking an investigation into the incident as well as similar instances of prejudice in the past, after the Muslim police officer involved indicated that the shooting stemmed from previous instances […]

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PADILLA BACKS HOUSE’S NATIONAL HIJAB DAY BILL

The continued discrimination against Filipino Muslim women must end, and this could start with a law mandating the observance of a National Hijab Day. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this principle at the bicameral conference committee for the measure, as he moved to adopt the House of Representatives’ version of the proposed legislation – even if […]

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PADILLA VOWS TO PROTECT IP ANCESTRAL DOMAIN

On National Indigenous People’s Day, Senator Robin Padilla made a promise to indigenous Filipinos to protect their ancestral domain. Padilla made the promise at the opening of an exhibit on the weaving of indigenous peoples, to show unity and respect for Philippine indigenous communities. “Sana po isang araw, ang lupa ng ating mga katutubo ay […]

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NBP SHOULD CORRECT, NOT TORTURE INMATES – PADILLA

Correction and not torture should be the rule at the New Bilibid Prison because all Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) have human rights. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this on Tuesday at the hearing of the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights held at the New Bilibid Prison, regarding the mass grave found at a […]

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CORRECT IMPLEMENTATION OF PARTY-LIST SYSTEM URGED

Until it is corrected, the twisted implementation of the party-list system will remain a laughingstock because it benefits the wealthy instead of the poor and marginalized Filipinos. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this at the hearing of the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation, where he said even wealthy contractors now have their own […]