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To protect overseas Filipino workers from illegal recruitment and human trafficking, Senator Robin Padilla has filed Senate Bill 2216 aiming to tighten the screws against illegal recruitment syndicates. Padilla’s bill seeks to amend Art. 38 (b) of Presidential Decree 442 (Labor Code of the Philippines) and Section 6 of RA 8042, the Migrant Workers and […]
Lamenting that current laws have so far failed to deter offenses relating to illegal drugs, Senator Robin Padilla has filed Senate Bill 2217 seeking the death penalty for law enforcers and elective officials involved in the drug trade. Padilla, in his bill, said the leniency of current laws has caused a “sorry state of affairs […]
Senator Robin Padilla promised the late Nueva Vizcaya Governor Carlos Padilla that he will continue the Padilla brand of service to the people. In his eulogy for the late governor at the House of Representatives, Padilla also vowed he will protect the Padilla name, especially in the field of public service. “Kahit kailan, Inshallah, ang […]
Senator Robin Padilla flew to Israel to attend a series of conferences on the compassionate use of medical cannabis (marijuana) – and how to apply Israel’s experience to the Philippines. Padilla, who last year filed Senate Bill 230 allowing the medical use of cannabis, is scheduled to attend presentations on cannabis medicalization in Israel, as […]
A dream fulfilled. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this as he became part of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) by taking his oath as an honorary member of the PMA’s Bagong Anyo ng Buhay (Banyuhay) Class of 2002. Padilla joined Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte and PLDT Executive Leo Gonzales in becoming honorary members […]
Transparency and accountability – including the certainty of jail for mismanagement – should be the main considerations in the handling of the Maharlika Investment Fund, Senator Robin Padilla said. Padilla, in an interview on ANC, said he is fed up with instances of mishandling of public funds where those found liable in investigations escape being […]
Amending the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution to allow more foreign direct investments will cost taxpayers less funds and time if done through a constituent assembly as compared to a constitutional convention, officials of the National Economic and Development Authority and Commission on Elections said. Lawyer Reverie Pure Sapaen, director of governance staff of […]
The freedom of speech, of expression and of creation are enshrined in our Constitution, but they should never be abused. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this as he presided over the hearing of the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media that tackled, among others, proposed measures giving the Movie and Television Review and Classification […]
Senator Robin Padilla joined the nation in honoring women on International Women’s Day. Padilla and Senator Risa Hontiveros took part in and sang at a program at the Senate honoring women. They sang “Awit ng Barkada” and “Salamat.” During the program, Padilla stressed the importance of women in the teachings of Islam, which he said […]
The health and livelihood of jeepney drivers should be the main consideration in implementing the jeepney modernization program. On this note, Senator Robin Padilla supported Senator Grace Poe’s call to delay the phasing out of traditional jeepneys so jeepney drivers will not lose their livelihood. “Ang tanong po, handa na po ba talaga ang ating […]