Robin Padilla faces DOJ over obstruction of justice complaint

Tetch Torres-Tupas 09/26/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robinhood “Robin” Padilla appeared before the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday as the preliminary investigation into the obstruction of justice allegations against him got underway. The Philippine National Police’s (PNP) Criminal Investigation…

Robin Padilla ‘doppelgänger’ swarmed by supporters outside DOJ

Tetch Torres-Tupas 09/25/2026

MANILA, Philippines — A crowd patiently waiting for Senator Robin Padilla to arrive at the Department of Justice on Friday got a treat when a man resembling the actor-politician appeared. Supporters gathered to rally for Padilla enjoyed…

Robin Padilla says decision to skip 2028 race is final: ‘Politics not for me’

Holly Bacay 09/20/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robin Padilla on Saturday, Sept. 19, reiterated that his decision not to seek public office in the 2028 national elections is final, saying he plans to relocate with his family to an Islamic…

Robin Padilla rules out 2028 elections: ‘I do not fit in this world’

Keith Clores 09/18/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robin Padilla said Friday that he won’t be running for public office in the 2028 National Elections, contradicting his previous pronouncement that he would be open to be Vice President Sara Duterte’s running…

DOJ: Robin Padilla risks waiving defense if he skips hearing

Benjamin Pulta - Philippine News Agency 09/18/2026

MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday warned that Sen. Robinhood “Robin” Padilla could waive his right to present a defense if he fails to attend next week’s preliminary investigation into the obstruction of justice…

Robin Padilla sheds tears watching ‘Father Digong’ at ICC trial

Keith Clores 09/17/2026

MANILA, Philippines —Senator Robin Padilla cried tears of joy upon seeing former President Rodrigo Duterte make his first in-person appearance before the International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III on Wednesday. A year and a half passed…

Obstruction complaint: Robin Padilla says he’s ‘happy’ to face DOJ

Keith Clores - @inquirerdotnet 09/16/2026

MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Robin Padilla said that he was “happy” to be subpoenaed to answer an obstruction of justice complaint filed against him, adding that he would appear before the Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutors. A…

Robin Padilla subpoenaed over obstruction of justice complaint

Tetch Torres-Tupas 09/15/2026

MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Robin Padilla has been summoned by the National Prosecution Service (NPS) to appear before a panel of prosecutors over an obstruction of justice complaint filed against him. The complaint, filed by the Philippine…

DOJ continues probe into obstruction complaint vs. Robin Padilla

Mary Joy Salcedo 09/12/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has yet to resolve the obstruction of justice complaint filed against Sen. Robin Padilla over his alleged involvement in the escape of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa from the…

‘Google is free’: Palace, groups slam Padilla over alias analogy

Andrea Gregorio, Dexter Cabalza 08/28/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang and the August Twenty-One Movement (Atom) called out Senator Robin Padilla on Thursday for comparing the pseudonyms of Filipino patriots to the unusual “aliases” listed on confidential fund receipts from the Office of…

Padilla chooses silence rather than hit back at Adiong over alias row

Isabelle Pechay 08/27/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robin Padilla on Thursday chose to stay silent rather than retaliate against Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong over criticism of his comparison between national heroes’ aliases and OVP confidential fund payees.…

Padilla invokes Ninoy’s alias in CF debate; Bam says he had no secret funds

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 08/26/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Senator-judge Robinhood Padilla cited the use of aliases to underscore their importance in protecting confidential information, pointing out that even former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino had reportedly used one. But the late democracy icon’s nephew,…

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