Senate resolution condemning killings of Tedurays in BARMM filed

SENATOR ROBINHOOD Padilla has filed a resolution condemning the killings of Teduray tribe leaders and members in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) following the recent ambush of chieftain Elvin Moires.

Lawmaker seeks stiffer penalties, including death vs. sexual assault

SENATOR ROBINHOOD Padilla filed a bill on Monday seeking to impose heavier penalties against sexual assault, and make the offense punishable by death under aggravating circumstances.

Padilla asks SC to resolve Cha-cha vote debate

SENATOR ROBINHOOD Padilla on Monday asked the Supreme Court (SC) to determine whether the Senate and the House of Representatives should vote jointly or separately in discussing amendments to the Charter.

Padilla files bill amending RTL, NFA Charter

SENATOR ROBINHOOD Padilla on Wednesday filed a bill seeking to amend Republic Act No. 11203 or the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) by enhancing the powers of the National Food Authority (NFA) in managing the country's rice supply chain to stabilize the price and supply of rice and provide Filipinos access to cheaper rice.

Padilla wants gambling-related online content banned

SENATOR ROBINHOOD Padilla has proposed to prohibit the online publication of materials, commentaries, and advertisements that promote or demonstrate gambling.

Padilla bill seeks to give CHR ‘more power’

A LAWMAKER has filed a bill adding more power to the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) by expanding its structural, organizational and functional independence.

Padilla eyes Israel as model for medical marijuana use in PH

SEN. ROBINHOOD Padilla on Thursday said he is considering Israel as model for allowing cannabis (marijuana) strictly for medical purposes, as well as in preventing its misuse and abuse, in the Philippines.