ABS-CBN anchor Karen Davila gave a thumbs up on senator-elect Robin Padilla’s decision to quit show business to focus on his newfound role.
Robin told ABS-CBN that “Mistah 2” will be his last movie.
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“Mahalaga sa akin magtrabaho na ako para pagtuunan ang mga reporma sa batas,” he said. “Last movie ko na ‘yon. Mananatili na lang ‘yung show ko sa TV. Pero sa showbiz, last ko na ‘yon.”
In a tweet, Karen said this is a good move.
“GOOD MOVE Sen Robin Padilla. Winning showbiz candidates should stop treating the senate like a bonus or just a stature post. Let us demand they do the work, show up and be active. The Filipino people deserve no less.”
In his speech during the Commission on Election’s proclamation of winning senators, Robin thanked everyone who trusted him.
“Iyon pong 26 milyon na mga bumoto sa akin, naniniwala sila sa aking plataporma at iyon po ang reporma sa ating Saligang Batas. Hinihingi ko po sa inyo, mga kapatid ko sa Senado, atin pong bigyan ng pagkakataon ang reporma,” Robin said.
He added that his Senate win is a symbol of the unity between Muslims and Christians.
“Ang aking pagkapanalo ay isang simbolo ng pagkakaisa ng mga Muslim at Kristiyano. Sa loob ng matagal na panahon, halos umabot ng 30 taon, wala pong Muslim na naging senador na.”
Senator-elect Padilla topped the 2022 senatorial race with more than 26 million votes.