Padilla resigns as executive vice president of PDP-Laban

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 30)  — Senator Robin Padilla announced Tuesday his irrevocable resignation as executive vice president of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) as he intends to focus on his “heavy responsibilities” in the Senate.

The actor-turned-lawmaker noted that he would remain a member of the political party, which was the ruling party under the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte.

“Nagtitiwala ako na ang aking desisyon ay para sa mas kapakinabangan at kabutihan ng PDP-Laban at sa lahat ng miyembro nito tungo sa kolektibong hangarin ng partido— at higit sa lahat, sa mga mamamayang Pilipino,” he said.

[Translation: I believe my decision is for the good of the party and its members—and more importantly, for the Filipino people.]

Padilla said the party deserves an executive official “who can devote more time to its affairs.”

“Bilang nanunungkulang senador na mayroong mabigat na mandato sa taumbayan, mulat po ako na kailangang magbigay daan ang ibang pananagutan, kabilang na ang aking posisyon bilang EVP, para sa mas epektibong pagganap sa aking mga sinumpaang tungkulin sa bayan,” he explained.

[Translation: As an incumbent senator with a heavy mandate, I am aware that other dutie, including my position as EVP of the party, must give way to my ability to fulfill my sworn duty to the people.]

Padilla topped the Senate race last May 2022 elections.