ROTC-trained citizens needed to defend PH freedom, foil invaders — Padilla

Faith Agrosino 08/20/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Instead of just “keyboard warriors,” the Philippines needs citizens trained under the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) to preserve the freedom of the nation and protect it from foreign invaders, said Senator Robinhood Padilla.…

Robin Padilla revives call for mandatory ROTC after China’s water cannon attack

Maila Ager 08/07/2023

MANILA, Philippines—The latest water cannon attack by the China Coast Guard  against  Philippine vessels has prompted   Senator  Robinhood Padilla to revive his call for a mandatory Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)  program. At a hearing in…

Padilla hits back at Drilon: ‘New Senate members are taking jobs seriously’

Charie Abarca - @inquirerdotnet 06/18/2023

Senator Robinhood “Robin” Padilla asserted that the new members of the Senate are doing their respective jobs with utmost civility and seriousness. In a statement issued Saturday, Padilla stressed that the “new Senate is not taking its…

‘2023 na, wala pa ring divorce’: Three senators push for divorce bill passage

Maila Ager 04/18/2023

MANILA,  Philippines — Three senators on Tuesday made an impassioned plea, urging for a fair consideration of the proposed divorce law as several measures remain pending in the Senate. Senator Risa Hontiveros, head of the Senate committee…

Once rivals, now allies: Robin Padilla, Richard Gomez team up for Cha-cha

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter / @zacariansINQ 03/23/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Robinhood Padilla and Leyte Rep. Richard Gomez on Thursday ramped up their call to amend the 1987 Constitution, specifically its economic provisions, likening their alliance to the biblical brothers Cain and Abel. In…

Padilla warns of splitting with PDP-Laban if party rejects Cha-cha bid backing

Beatrice Pinlac - @inquirerdotnet 03/20/2023

MANILA, Philippines — In a daring move, Senator Robin Padilla may break free and go solo, resigning from the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP – Laban) if the party refuses to stand behind his crusade for…

Robin Padilla’s ‘Jackie Chan’ attire a scene-stealer at Senate probe into Pogos

Maila Ager 01/24/2023

MANILA, Philippines— There was nothing like Senator Padilla to lighten the mood at a serious Senate hearing. For a moment, Padilla provided comic relief in the often tension-filled Senate chamber, which on Tuesday was conducting a hearing…

Robin Padilla confused with popularity of K-dramas: ‘Mas pogi naman kami’

Dana Cruz 10/21/2022

Robin Padilla admits being puzzled with the popularity of Korean-made shows among Filipinos, as he stated that Filipino are more “handsome” than Korean talents. Padilla asked Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) chair Tirso Cruz III…

Padilla wants court hearings, rulings in Filipino language

Daniza Fernandez 09/20/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Robin Padilla is pushing to have all proceedings and verdicts made in the Filipino language. Padilla expressed frustration at the Senate finance committee hearing on the budget for the judiciary, saying that many…

Medical marijuana can contribute to economy, gov’t projects — Robin Padilla

Daniza Fernandez 09/13/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Medical marijuana can contribute to the country’s economy and government projects as it can generate taxes, Senator Robin Padilla said on Monday. Padilla noted that the country would need a P5.268-trillion budget next year.…

Robin Padilla proposes cable cars as a traffic solution

Daniza Fernandez 08/10/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Robin Padilla proposed the establishment of cable cars as means to address traffic congestion, especially in Metro Manila. Padilla made the remark during Tuesday’s plenary session after Senator JV Ejercito called for the…

Call me ‘Robinhood,’ Robin Padilla tells Senate

Maila Ager 07/13/2022

MANILA, Philippines— His colleagues in the Senate may call him “Robinhood Padilla.” The neophyte senator himself has made known his preference to be addressed as “Robinhood Padilla” as shown in a letter addressed to Senate Secretary Myra…

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