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It is only fitting that a non-working holiday be declared to give the nation the opportunity to commemorate the contributions of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) to the nation in the last 110 years. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this as he chaired a Senate hearing on a proposed measure to declare July 27 a non […]
A bill by Senator Robin Padilla seeks to prevent the spread of gambling especially among the youth by penalizing the publication and promotion of gambling-related content online and on social media. In Senate Bill 2602, Padilla noted gambling has been linked to addiction, criminal activities, and even social issues “that destroy the moral fiber of […]
Senator Robin Padilla joined motorcycle riders in backing efforts to amend the “mapaniil (repressive)” and potentially unsafe Republic Act 11235 (the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act), or locally known as the “Doble Plaka” Act. In his interpellation of Senate Bill 2555, which seeks to amend RA 11235, Padilla – himself a motorcycle rider – said the […]
Senator Robin Padilla joined Filipinos in expressing sympathy and condolences over the passing of Jaclyn Jose, who he described as an “icon of professionalism, grace and talent in the entertainment industry.” Padilla filed Senate Resolution 943 where he sought to have the Senate express “profound sympathy and sincere condolences” on the passing of Jose, Mary […]
Senator Robin Padilla apologized to officials of the Senate over an incident involving his wife Mariel Padilla inside his Senate office recently. Padilla sent letters to Dr. Renato DG Sison, director of the Senate’s Medical and Dental Bureau; and (Ret) Lt. Gen. Roberto T. Ancan, the Senate sergeant-at-arms. “Kailanman po ay hindi ko naisip na […]
Keep an open mind and find alternative treatments for cancer. This was the call made by Senator Robin Padilla to doctors, especially for poor cancer patients who cannot afford the high costs of treatment. “Sana po magkaroon tayo ng mga alternative na paggamot sa treatment sa mga cancer patients, pain management, dahil sa ngayon talaga, […]
Senator Robin Padilla upheld the Philippines’ rights over Sabah by introducing an amendment to the proposed Philippine Maritime Zones Act. Padilla’s proposal – to add a line that makes clear the Philippines is not abandoning its claim to Sabah – was accepted by Senator Francis Tolentino, the author and sponsor of the bill. “Ang hinihingi […]
Senator Robin Padilla is pushing for higher compensation from the government for victims of unjust arrest and detention due to “mistaken identity.” Padilla filed Senate Bill 2547, a.k.a. the proposed Mohammad Said Act, citing the case of Mohammad Maca-antal Said, 62, who was wrongfully arrested in 2023 due to mistaken identity and was freed only […]
Senator Robin Padilla has filed a bill strengthening the Philippine government’s protection for refugees and stateless persons, especially those displaced by armed conflict, violence, persecution and insecurity. In Senate Bill 2548, Padilla said this is in line with Sec. 11, Art. II of the 1987 Constitution where the State “values the dignity of every human […]
Finally, an elderly Muslim who was arrested last year over a case of mistaken identity is a free man – 176 days after he was arrested and detained, Senator Robin Padilla said. Padilla said Mohammad Maca-Antal Said, who was arrested Aug. 10 last year and whose case the legislator had closely monitored, was released from […]