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Sen. Robin’s Bill to Punish Abusive Debt Collectors
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Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla has filed a bill to punish abusive landing and financing companies that force borrowers to settle their debts through harassment, shaming and similar practices. Padilla filed Senate Bill 2882, after noting RA 9474 (the Lending Company Regulation Act) and RA 7394 (Consumer Act) do not…
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Sen. Robin Bill Creates Basulta Autonomous Region
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A bill filed by Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla seeks to create a new autonomous region for the people of Sulu, following its exclusion from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Padilla filed on Tuesday Senate Bill 2879, which establishes the Basulta Autonomous Region composed of Sulu, Basilan,…
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P9 Billion Pasay City budget for 2025 questioned; call for transparency in health services funding urged
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Pasay City Councilor and Mayoral candidate Wowee Manguerra expressed alarm over the “bloated” budget of the city for 2025, amounting to P9 billion, with a significant portion allocated to the City Health Office and Pasay General Hospital. According to Manguerra, it is puzzling that the Pasay City Government is allocating…
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Sen. Robin, Coast Guard Planning Movie to Debunk Fake News on WPS
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Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla is planning a movie that will inform the public about the West Philippine Sea (WPS), and to drum up support for the Philippine Coast Guard and other agencies involved in defending our territory. Padilla disclosed this on Wednesday during a ceremony aboard the BRP Teresa…
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Sen. Robin Bill Creates Special Province to Ensure Residents’ Right to Vote
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Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla has filed a bill creating a special province in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), to ensure the constitutional right of suffrage for residents there. Padilla filed on Monday Senate Bill 2875 creating the special geographic area to be known as Kutawato province,…
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Sen. Robin Seeks Continued Aid for Muslims Victimized by Marawi Siege
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While he is thankful for the government’s continued efforts to aid victims of the 2017 Marawi siege, Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla called for continued assistance for them. Padilla assured the public that the aid will not be wasted because Muslims, especially the Maranaos, are good at business and can…
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Sen. Robin Bill Assures Indigenous Peoples Bigger Share of Revenues from Natural Resources
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Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla has filed a bill assuring Indigenous Peoples (IPs) a bigger share of revenues generated from natural resources within the territories of indigenous cultural communities. Padilla, who chairs the Senate Committee on Cultural Communities and Muslim Affairs, filed on Tuesday Senate Bill 2869, which introduces amendments…
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Sen. Robin: Let’s Not Insert Politics into ‘War on Drugs’ Hearing
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Let’s not insert politics into the Senate’s investigation into the Duterte administration’s “war on drugs.” This was the plea made Monday by Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla at the hearing on the matter. Padilla said the threat from illegal drugs and drug syndicates cannot be denied, as drugs were even…
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Sen. Robin: Country Needs Pro-Federalism Senators
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“Ang kailangan ko lang, maghalal kayo ng senador na naniniwala sa pederalismo (I need you to vote for senators who believe in federalism).” This was the request of Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla on Tuesday after he visited Simunul town in Tawi-Tawi to join the observation of the National Month…
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Sen. Robin Vows Farm-to-Market Roads, Added Rights for Mangyans
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Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla promised to bring farm-to-market roads and additional rights for Mangyans, after visiting them in Barangay Panaytayan in Mansalay, Mindoro Oriental on Monday. In his speech before the Mangyans, Padilla – who thanked them for helping him top the polls in Mindoro in 2022 – vowed…