Robin Padilla Fires Back at Bato Dela Rosa’s Critics
ROBIN PADILLA – Senator Robin Padilla did not mince words as he openly defended Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa amid growing criticism over his absence from Senate sessions.
Robin Padilla strongly came to the defense of his close friend and fellow senator, Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, amid mounting calls from various sectors questioning Dela Rosa’s repeated absence from several Senate sessions.
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“Makikiraan lang po bilang kapatid sa PDP laban.
“Bakit po ba mainit kayo kay Senator Ronald ‘bato’ dela Rosa?
Pagiging palaban pa lang po na pulis ang taong ito ay nagpakita na ng pagiging propesyonal sa trabaho niya maging saan mang lupalop ng Pilipinas.
“Hindi po yan pulis patola! War Veteran po yan, ang pagiging senador po ay hindi lamang pag upo sa opisina at pakikipagpalitan ng tsismis sa media at sa pagsasalita ng maganda sa plenaryo o pagiging pabida sa mga pagdinig,”
Robin began his defense of Bato.
Padilla went on to stress that history itself proves Dela Rosa’s strong work ethic and commitment to the Filipino people.
“Kasaysayan po ang magpapatunay na hindi patulog tulog sa pansitan si Senator Bato!
Worker po yan!”
he continued.
He further highlighted Dela Rosa’s familiarity with the struggles of ordinary Filipinos, particularly those living in extreme poverty, as well as his deep understanding of national defense and security issues.
“Mas kilala po ni Senator dela Rosa ang 80 porciento ng mga Pilipino na nabubuhay sa ilalim ng matinding kahirapan at mas alam po niya ang suliranin sa depensa at opensa ng ating Inangbayan,”
Padilla said.
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According to him, while others rely heavily on theory, Dela Rosa is someone who works directly on the ground.
“Papunta pa lang po ang karamihan ng mga senador pabalik na po si Senator dela Rosa dahil MAN on the Ground po yan hindi po yan Man of theories and data.
“A man of action not of words.”
Padilla also dismissed claims that Dela Rosa’s absence meant neglect of duty, stressing that his office continues to function effectively. He questioned why critics were eager to impose sanctions over missed sessions, asserting,
“He is a Senator of the Filipino people not a Senator of the senate building.”
He ended his statement by urging the public to discern the difference between those living comfortably and those pushed by circumstances, concluding his firm defense amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Senator Dela Rosa.
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