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Correction and not torture should be the rule at the New Bilibid Prison because all Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) have human rights. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this on Tuesday at the hearing of the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights held at the New Bilibid Prison, regarding the mass grave found at a […]
Until it is corrected, the twisted implementation of the party-list system will remain a laughingstock because it benefits the wealthy instead of the poor and marginalized Filipinos. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this at the hearing of the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation, where he said even wealthy contractors now have their own […]
Plant the seeds of goodness in order to succeed. This was the advice of Senator Robin Padilla to the youth of Basilan province after he took part in the Taguima Youth Congress there recently. In his speech at the Basilan National High School, Padilla stressed this is the key to success, aside from the youth […]
“Higit po sa lahat, sisingilin natin ang pananagutan ng mga responsableng kawani ng gobyerno.” This was the promise made by Senator Robin Padilla after sending help to families of the fatalities in the tragedy in Binangonan, Rizal last July 27, when the passenger banca MB Princess Aya capsized. Members of Padilla’s office, with Nadia Montenegro, […]
Protecting the freedom of religion holds the key to our nation’s progress. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this as he pointed out that following the teachings of one’s faith will lead to true service and good governance. “While the 1987 Constitution decrees the separation of Church and State, there can be no true sense of public […]
It is the right of Filipinos to avail of their freedom of information from government entities, especially since their taxes pay the salaries of government employees. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this as he kicked off the hearing on the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill and 30 other proposed measures referred to his Senate Committee on […]
Senator Robin Padilla visited famous Filipino tattoo artist Apo Whang-Od in Kalinga. “Isang karangalan po ang bisitahin at makasama kayo. Tutuparin po natin ang inyong mga kahilingan sa Buscalan (It is an honor to visit and be with you. We will address your wishes for Buscalan),” Padilla told her. “Isang karangalan po ang bisitahin at […]
Amid the controversy involving the Department of Tourism over an “irresponsible and erroneous” production of a tourism campaign video, Senator Robin Padilla is hopeful that Philippine tourism will recover and prosper. Padilla stressed that the essence of the DOT’s slogan “Love the Philippines” as a message of love from the Philippines and the Filipino people […]
Senator Robin Padilla expressed thanks for the pardon granted to three convicted overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in observance of Eid Ul-Adha. Padilla filed Senate Resolution 665, expressing the Senate’s appreciation for the pardon by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and in recognition of the efforts of […]
Senator Robin Padilla is prepared to push the passage of the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill in the Senate to fight fake news and disinformation. Padilla said the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media which he chairs has already conducted hearings on how to fight fake news, even as he noted the bill […]