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UAE Moments
15 hours ago
- Politics
- UAE Moments
Actress Nadia Montenegro Quits Senator Padilla Office After Marijuana Use Claims
Actress Nadia Montenegro has resigned as political affairs officer in the office of Senator Robin Padilla following allegations linking her to marijuana use inside the Senate building. Resignation Confirmed Padilla's chief of staff, Atty. Rudolf Philip Jurado, confirmed that Montenegro's resignation letter, dated August 15, was accepted immediately. She said the move was for her mental health and her children's welfare. Denial of Marijuana Allegations Montenegro firmly denied being the Senate staff allegedly caught using marijuana. She clarified that she had used a PWD restroom on August 12, not the ladies' restroom where the odor was reported. To prove her point, she even showed her grape-flavored vape to Senate security. Family Under Fire The actress said the leaked incident report, which was supposed to remain internal, triggered online backlash. She added that her children were unfairly ridiculed and labeled as children of a 'drug addict,' which caused them emotional pain. Protecting the Office
Filipino Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Filipino Times
Robin Padilla Pushes Mandatory Drug Testing for All Gov't Officials
Senator Robin Padilla has filed Senate Bill No. 1200, or the Drug-Free Government Act, which mandates annual drug testing for all elected and appointed government officials. Under the proposal, officials will first undergo a hair follicle drug test to determine drug use and type of substance, followed by a confirmatory urine test. The measure covers all public officials, including those in government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs), whether based locally or abroad. Any official testing positive for illegal drugs will face administrative action, which could lead to suspension or termination, subject to existing laws. Padilla's bill also seeks to allow voluntary random hair follicle drug testing for electoral candidates within 90 days before election day. He explained that the measure is an integrity safeguard: 'Kung ang taumbayan ay inaasahang malinis sa bawal na gamot, dapat magsimula ito sa mga lingkod-bayan mismo… Ang pamumuno ay dapat walang bahid at handang sumailalim sa pamantayan ng katapatan at pananagutan.' The filing of the bill comes in the wake of recent allegations involving Padilla's political affairs officer, actress Nadia Montenegro, who denied claims of marijuana use inside the Senate but has since resigned for personal and family reasons.
GMA Network
2 days ago
- Politics
- GMA Network
Robin Padilla files bill seeking mandatory drug test for elected, appointed officials
Subject to this are all elected and appointed government officials as well as government instrumentalities or government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs), whether domestic or overseas. Senator Robin Padilla has filed a measure seeking an annual mandatory drug testing among elected and appointed government officials. Under Senate Bill No. 1200, also known as the Drug-Free Government Act, Padilla proposes that the initiative be implemented first through a screening process via a hair follicle drug test, which would identify the result and the type of drug used. The confirmation of the screening test will then be done through a urine drug test. Subject to this are all elected and appointed government officials as well as government instrumentalities or government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs), whether domestic or overseas. Any official found positive for the use of dangerous drugs shall be dealt with administratively, which shall be a ground for suspension or termination from office, subject to pertinent laws. The bill also seeks to institutionalize the voluntary random hair follicle drug testing of candidates for electoral posts within 90 days before election day. In his explanatory note, Padilla stressed that subjecting public officials to integrity measures, including drug testing, is a "necessary tool to reinforce the government's commitment to service founded on responsibility, integrity, and loyalty to the people.' 'Kung ang taumbayan ay inaasahang malinis sa bawal na gamot, dapat magsimula ito sa mga lingkod-bayan mismo. Ang pamumuno ay dapat walang bahid at handang sumailalim sa pamantayan ng katapatan at pananagutan,' he said in a statement. (If the public is expected to be clean of drugs, then this should begin with the public servants themselves. Their leadership should not be tainted, and they should be willing to submit to the standards of honesty and accountability.) Padilla filed the measure following the alleged marijuana use of his political affairs officer, Nadia Montenegro, who had denied the allegation. Regardless, Montenegro tendered her resignation from Padilla's office 'effective immediately' for the sake of her mental health and the welfare of her children. –
Filipino Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Filipino Times
Senators Divided on Bill to Lower Criminal Liability Age to 10 for Heinous Crimes
Senators expressed differing views on Senate Bill 372, filed by Senator Robin Padilla, which seeks to amend the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006 (RA 9344) by removing exemptions from criminal liability for offenders aged 10 to 17 accused of heinous crimes. These crimes include murder, parricide, kidnapping with killing or rape, robbery with homicide, destructive arson, rape, carnapping with killing or rape, and certain drug offenses punishable by more than 12 years in prison. Padilla acknowledged the controversial nature of the proposal, arguing that some minors are fully aware of their actions despite their age. Senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan opposed the change, saying 10 years old is too young, and stressed that proper implementation of the current law is the real solution. Senator Raffy Tulfo supported the bill, citing cases where minors were involved in serious crimes, leaving victims' families without justice. Senator Erwin Tulfo called for more rehabilitation centers and juvenile facilities, suggesting that the DSWD be given funding to build them in every city and municipality. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian favored a law that prioritizes rehabilitation and reintegration of children, emphasizing the importance of prevention programs and support for reforming young offenders.
GMA Network
15-07-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
Go, Bato, Padilla seek for Rodrigo Duterte's house arrest in The Hague
Senators Robin Padilla, Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa, and Bong Go have filed a resolution urging the Philippine government to push for the interim release of former president Rodrigo Duterte in the form of a house arrest arrangement in a residence in The Hague, Netherlands. In the resolution, Duterte's allies pointed out that the former president's health is 'in danger of deteriorating further,' considering his old age, various medical conditions, and social isolation from loved ones. '[E]ven if the Philippines has already withdrawn from the Rome Statute, the Philippines is not precluded from advocating, in good conscience of the State, for more humane conditions for FPRRD, while he bravely faces the allegations against him,' the resolution read. Senator Alan Peter Cayetano also filed a Senate resolution earlier urging the Philippine government to push for the interim release of Duterte before the ICC, and enter into an agreement to have him placed under house arrest at the Philippine Embassy in the Netherlands. Malacañang, meanwhile, said that Cayetano's call was 'noted.' Vice President Sara Duterte previously said that her father, Rodrigo, has lost a lot of weight since his detention in The Hague, describing him now as 'skin and bones.' She also said that her father has asked that his remains be cremated should he pass away while detained in The Hague. Since March 12, former President Duterte has been in ICC custody and is currently detained at Scheveningen Prison in The Hague for charges of crimes against humanity for the alleged extrajudicial killings during his administration's war on drugs. His lawyers have since insisted that the ICC lacks jurisdiction to try him for the charges he is facing and are seeking his release to an undisclosed country. Amid these, they have been reviewing the batches of evidence disclosed by the Office of Prosecution in preparation for the confirmation of charges hearing set for September 23. —VAL, GMA Integrated News
