Robin Padilla, may matinding pakiusap sa publiko sa gitna ng maayos niyang buhay

• Senator Robin Padilla appealed to Filipinos during the INC peace rally in Manila
• He claimed he could face an obstruction of justice case related to Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa
• Padilla urged the public not to allow people who, according to him, fight for the truth to be imprisoned
• He said he already has a comfortable life but chose to endure hardships for the Filipino people

Robin Padilla made an emotional appeal to Filipinos during the Iglesia Ni Cristo peace rally held at Liwasang Bonifacio on Thursday, July 2, urging the public not to remain indifferent to the issues he believes are affecting the country.

Addressing those in attendance, Padilla said he wanted to use part of his speaking time to call on Filipinos whom he described as pretending not to notice what was happening.

"Ito pakiusap po… Gagamitin ko na lang ‘tong oras na ito para makiusap sa mga kababayan nating hindi nadalan ng maleta pero nagtutulog-tulugan."

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The senator also claimed that members of the Senate minority were being targeted one by one and suggested that he could eventually face legal consequences over allegations that he helped Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa evade authorities in May.

"Iniisa-isa na po kami. Hindi magtatagal, ma-sho-shoot na naman ako. Ang katanungan na lang ngayon kung ako ba ay i-sho-shoot dito o ipadadala ako sa The Hague."

Padilla also claimed that the International Criminal Court had issued a warrant for his arrest over an alleged obstruction of justice case.

However, ICC-accredited Assistant to Counsel Kristina Conti had previously clarified that any possible liability over the alleged assistance to dela Rosa would fall under the Philippine government and not the ICC.

Despite that clarification, Padilla maintained his position.

"Kasi ‘yong kaso ko, obstruction of justice, ang warrant of arrest galing sa ICC e. Dayuhan. Wala naman akong obstruction of justice dito… Foreign ang kaso ko. Isang malaking karangalan na rin, at least ‘di ba? Nandito tayo sa Liwasang Bonifacio—gumanap akong Bonifacio at ang kalaban ko dayuhan!"

The senator then appealed to viewers, saying the country would have no future if people like them, whom he described as fighting for the truth, were allowed to be imprisoned.

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"Ang pakiusap ko sa mga kababayan kong nanonood… walang pupuntahan ang bayan natin kung ang mga katulad naming pinapahiwatig sa inyo kung ano ang katotohanan ay hahayaan n’yo kaming makulong. Saan pupunta ang bayang ito kung ‘yong mga nakikipaglaban para sa katotohanan e hahayaan n’yong makulong. Papano na ang bayang ito?"

Padilla concluded by urging Filipinos not to become selfish. He said he already enjoys a comfortable life, has a successful entertainment career to return to, and a happy family, but claimed he chose to continue serving and enduring hardships for the sake of the public.

"Hindi n’yo pupwedeng sabihin na: ‘Hindi, okay lang ako. Bahala na ako sa buhay ko.’ Hindi po pupwedeng gano’n."

"Dahil ako ang sarap na ng buhay ko! Ang ganda ng asawa ko, bata ‘yong asawa ko. Puwede naman akong mag-artista, ang daming leading lady! Pero nagtitiis ako para sa inyo!"

"Kaya sana mga kababayan ko, ‘wag tayong maging makasarili."

Robin Padilla, famously dubbed the "Bad Boy" and "Prince of Action" of Philippine cinema, is a legendary Filipino actor and filmmaker celebrated for his iconic anti-hero and gangster roles in films like Bad Boy and Anak ni Baby Ama. He successfully transitioned into politics in 2022, making history by securing the highest number of votes in a Philippine Senate election to become a sitting Senator of the Philippines.

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In another report, Mariel Padilla represented her husband, Senator Robin Padilla, during the second day of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) rally at the EDSA People Power Monument. The television host and actress expressed her support for the religious group's position and echoed Senator Rodante Marcoleta's call against corruption. Mariel noted that Senator Padilla rarely asks her to participate in political activities, making this appearance an unusual exception.

Meanwhile, BB Gandanghari made a public appeal to Senator Kiko Pangilinan as discussions continued over the proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility. She recalled supporting Kiko in the past because of her admiration for Sharon Cuneta but said her perspective has since changed. BB also defended the proposal being championed by her brother, Senator Robin Padilla.

Source: KAMI.com.gh