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PADILLA: PROTECT DRIVERS IN PUV MODERNIZATION

Our “hero” jeepney drivers as well as local manufacturers must be the first to benefit from the Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Program, and the government must make sure of this. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this at the Senate Committee on Public Service’s hearing on bills for the PUV modernization program and the phaseout of […]

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PADILLA LAUDS CAMARINES NORTE PORT IMPROVEMENT

Senator Robin Padilla lauded the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) for its groundbreaking of the port improvement project in Jose Panganiban town in his home province of Camarines Norte. Padilla said the project should help spur economic development in the province and in turn help end armed rebellion, which he said stemmed from the government’s neglect […]

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PADILLA WANTS PROBE INTO PNP RAID OF KOJC COMPOUND

Senator Robin Padilla wants the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs to look into whether there was a violation of the Philippine National Police (PNP)’s policy to respect human rights during its operation on the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) in Davao City last June 10. Padilla filed Senate Resolution 1051, directing the […]

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USE DISCIPLINE TO BE FREE FROM POVERTY — PADILLA

Action and discipline – like the one learned by the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ new 48 reservists from the Senate – are the keys to achieving freedom from poverty, Senator Robin Padilla said on Independence Day 2024. Padilla stressed that while the Philippines is free from foreign conquerors, it is still not free from […]

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48 NEW RESERVISTS FINISH BASIC MILITARY TRAINING

Senator Robin Padilla commended the 48 new reservists who completed their Basic Citizen Military Course (BCMC) as he urged them to be a symbol to influence the youth to be part of the reservist program. In his message during the graduation rites held at the Philippine Navy headquarters, Padilla told the new reservists, mostly from […]

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PADILLA LAUDS SIGNING OF ‘EDDIE GARCIA’ LAW

Very good news for workers in the movie and television industry. This was how Senator Robin Padilla described the signing into law by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of Republic Act 11996, An Act Protecting the Welfare of Workers in the Movie and Television Industry. Padilla – who made a name as an action star, director […]

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ADDITIONAL SHARIA DISTRICTS GET BICAM OK

A major victory for all Muslims. This was how a grateful Senator Robin Padilla described the passage in the bicameral conference committee of a bill creating additional Sharia districts in the Philippines. Padilla said this victory has a greater impact than the establishment of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) since Sharia law […]

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PADILLA FILES RESO TO BOOST EL NIÑO, LA NIÑA PREPS

Senator Robin Padilla is seeking to fine-tune the Philippine government’s information dissemination and aid distribution mechanisms, to enhance responses and preparations for El Nino, La Nina, and other “environmental shocks”. Padilla filed Senate Resolution 1025, directing the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media – which he chairs – to conduct an investigation in […]

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PADILLA WANTS PUBLIC INFORMED ABOUT BALIKATAN

Senator Robin Padilla wants to ensure ordinary Filipinos understand the particular gains and opportunities from the recently concluded Balikatan Exercises between the Philippines and United States. Padilla, in filing Senate Resolution 1026, sought a hearing on the matter by the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media, which he chairs, to inform the public […]

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PADILLA WANTS PROBE ON GOV’T FOOD SECURITY PLANS

Senator Robin Padilla is seeking a closer look into the government’s food security plans and actions, amid the surging costs of rice in the market. Padilla filed Senate Resolution 1024, directing the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media – which he chairs – to conduct the inquiry in aid of legislation. “The rising […]