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PADILLA VOWS TO PUSH AFP MODERNIZATION IN CONGRESS

We will make noise in advocating the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, especially the Philippine Navy, so they can better defend our territory. This was the promise made by Senator Robin Padilla after visiting Senate employees undergoing the Basic Citizen Military Course (BCMC) aboard the BRP Tarlac in Subic recently. “Hindi kami […]

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PADILLA CITES MEDIA’S IMPORTANCE IN WPS DISPUTE

Citing the key role of the mass media in maintaining a healthy and functioning democracy, Senator Robin Padilla wants to explore how the media can fulfill this mandate during times of conflict – including the escalating territorial and maritime dispute in the South China Sea. Padilla filed Senate Resolution 999, seeking an investigation in aid […]

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BONG GO, PADILLA SEND AID TO QC FIRE VICTIMS

Senator Bong Go’s Malasakit Team joined fellow Senator Robinhood Padilla’s team to aid residents affected by a fire incident in Barangay Culiat, Quezon City recently. Held at the Barangay Culiat Hall, Go’s Malasakit Team provided snacks to 192 fire victims.  Through Padilla’s initiative, the fire victims received financial assistance from the government to help with […]

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PADILLA OFFERS SOLUTIONS TO TRAFFIC WOES

Road courtesy, discipline and education for motorists and drivers, along with clarity on enforcement of traffic laws, are among the keys to solving the scourge of traffic in Metro Manila and other urbanized areas in the country, Senator Robin Padilla said. Padilla, who is heartened that the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is working […]

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PADILLA BACKS MILITARY TRAINING FOR CIVILIANS

After the Philippines was included among areas that could feel the effects of a powerful quake in Taiwan, Senator Robin Padilla reiterated the need to prepare citizens to respond to calamities by undergoing military training. Speaking at the start of the Basic Citizen Military Course at the Senate, Padilla stressed that basic military training for […]

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PADILLA PUSHES FOR MEDICAL CANNABIS USE IN PH

“Leave no one behind. Walang maiiwanan.” On this note, Senator Robin Padilla sponsored a landmark legislation legalizing access to medical cannabis, to make sure all Filipinos – especially the poor – have access to quality health services. Padilla, in sponsoring Senate Bill 2573 (Cannabis Medicalization Act of the Philippines), said medical cannabis can be an […]

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PADILLA WANTS INC FOUNDATION DAY AS NAT’L HOLIDAY

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 […]

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NO ONLINE GAMBLING-RELATED CONTENT — PADILLA

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 […]

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PADILLA BACKS ‘DOBLE PLAKA’ LAW AMENDMENT

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 […]

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PADILLA MOURNS PASSING OF ACTRESS JACLYN JOSE

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 […]