Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla is throwing his full support behind the bids of new candidates running for senator in 2025.
On Monday, Padilla accompanied former Interior Undersecretary Jesus “Jayvee” Hinlo Jr. to the Commission on Elections, where Hinlo filed his certificate of candidacy (COC).
“What are my legislative programs when elected senator? First will be our fight against corruption. Second will be our fight against poverty. Third, reform in our education system,” said Hinlo, a trial lawyer based in Bacolod City and deputy secretary general for Visayas of PDP-Laban.
Hinlo called for amending the Data Privacy Act and Bank Secrecy Law to make it easier to investigate corruption cases.
Also, he called for “Philippine Patriotism and Ethics Studies” from Grade 1 to college, to ensure Filipinos’ love for country.
During the Duterte administration, Hinlo served as Undersecretary for Public Safety of the Department of Interior and Local Government. He also served as a member of the Land Bank of the Philippines board; and as Commissioner of the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission.
Hinlo is the fifth senatorial candidate so far for PDP-Laban. Last week, Padilla accompanied four other senatorial bets of the party including Phillip Salvador, Sen. Bong Go, Sen. Bato dela Rosa, and singer Jimmy Bondoc.
Padilla likewise accompanied on Monday Greco Belgica, who will run under the Bisaya Gyud party list.
