Tag: sen.
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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…
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Sen. Robin Throws Full Support Behind ‘Newbie’ Senate Bids
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Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla is throwing his full support behind the bids of new candidates running for senator in 2025. On Monday, Padilla accompanied former Interior Undersecretary Jesus “Jayvee” Hinlo Jr. to the Commission on Elections, where Hinlo filed his certificate of candidacy (COC). “What are my legislative programs…
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Sen. Robin Resolution Condemns Killings of Teduray Tribe Members
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Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla condemned the continued spate of killing of members of the Teduray tribe in the Bangsamoro Region, following the fatal shooting of Teduray leader and village councilman Elvin Moires last September 17. Padilla filed on Thursday Senate Resolution 1203, where he noted the number of killings…
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Sen. Robin’s Resolution Salutes Crew of BRP Teresa Magbanua
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For enduring harassment and hardships while maintaining the Philippines’ presence in the West Philippine Sea, the crew of the BRP Teresa Magbanua were saluted by Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla. In Senate Resolution 1202, Padilla cited the BRP Teresa Magbanua’s crew for their “crucial and immeasurable contribution” to maintaining our…