Robin Padilla

Robin Padilla is a Filipino actor and senator who secured multiple chairmanships in the Senate, including those of constitutional amendments and public information committees. He lacks legal expertise but continues to push his legislative agenda such as legalizing divorce and medicalizing cannabis use. Padilla has also been involved in party politics, stepping down from leading PDP Laban to focus on his legislative duties.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

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Senators Go, dela Rosa sign resolution for Duterte's return from ICC detention

Sen. Robinhood Padilla announced that Senators Bong Go and Ronald dela Rosa have signed a resolution calling for the immediate return of former President Rodrigo Duterte from ICC detention in The Hague.
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Sebastian Duterte becomes acting head of PDP Laban after Robin Padilla resigns

Sebastian 'Baste' Duterte has become the acting head of Partido ng Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP Laban) following Senator Robin Padilla's resignation.
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Sara Duterte urges Filipinos to defend freedom from traitors

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