SENATOR-elect Robin Padilla, who topped the recent May 9, 2022 national elections, outvoting veteran senators, both incumbent and returning senators, attended a briefing on the legislative process on Tuesday, June 14. Padilla has also taken lessons at the Development Academy of the Philippines in preparation for his new mandate. Talking to Senate reporters, he said he is now 100 percent ready to perform his duties as a senator, including debating with his fellow legislators using Tagalog, not English. Padilla argued that he will be using Tagalog since he will be debating with fellow Filipino legislators, not Americans. He clarified, however, that he will also be using English if there is a need for it.

Source: Manila Times June 15, 2022 07:31 UTC