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A day of triumph! This was how Senator Robin Padilla described the signing into law of Republic Act 12018, which created three new Shari’ah Judicial Districts and 12 circuit courts in the country. “Ito ay araw ng tagumpay para sa ating mga Muslim.” Padilla, a vocal advocate of Muslims’ rights, said this will go a […]
Legislation to curb sexual harassment in the workplace should zero in on the so-called power play, Senator Robin Padilla said. Padilla, who chaired a hearing on the topic, said such sexual harassment cases occur not only in the entertainment industry but in many other workplaces. “Talagang ang may kapangyarihan kung sino ang pwede mag-promote o […]
To address the lack of access of Muslims to Shari’ah judges and courts outside the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Senator Robin Padilla filed a resolution proposing to amend the constitutional requirement for judges of lower courts. Padilla filed Resolution of Both Houses 10, which proposes that members of the Senate and House […]
To end the harassment of talents in the entertainment industry, Senator Robin Padilla has filed a bill seeking to professionalize the talent management industry. Padilla filed Senate Bill 2778 which, among other provisions, requires a license for talent management outfits and defines the liability of media networks that own, manage or operate talent management firms. […]
Senator Robin Padilla is pushing heavier penalties against sexual assault by strengthening the Anti-Rape Law of 1997 to make the offense punishable by death under aggravating circumstances. Padilla filed Senate Bill 2777 to make our laws stronger and more gender-responsive, after noting that rape victimizes both males and females. “Despite the penalties under RA 8353, this […]
Senator Robin Padilla asked the Supreme Court to set soonest oral arguments for his petition to resolve the issue of whether both houses of Congress should vote jointly or separately in tackling amendments to the 1987 Constitution. Padilla filed an urgent motion to set the case for oral arguments, in his capacity as incumbent senator […]
Senator Robin Padilla urged concerned government agencies to disclose their preparations for the possible effects of the tension in the Middle East, including Israel, Lebanon and Iran. In his manifestation before the Senate, Padilla voiced concern that Filipinos living and working in those areas would be among the first to feel the effects. “Baka na […]
One does not need to be tall or a foreigner to bring honor to the Philippines, and this was proven by Carlos Yulo when he earned two gold medals for the Philippines in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this as he said Yulo has given inspiration to Filipino youths – that they […]
To kickstart the process of finally ending political dynasties, Senator Robin Padilla proposed an amendment to the 1987 Constitution aiming to give it more teeth on the matter. Padilla filed Resolution of Both Houses No. 9, where he noted the term limits of elected officials as outlined in the Charter have failed to stop the […]
For his work in helping those affected by floods brought by Super Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon, actor Gerald Anderson deserves a commendation and a promotion in the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this in a resolution where he sought a one-rank promotion for Anderson – Gerald Randolph Anderson Jr. […]