Padilla tries but fails to file resolution seeking Senate backing of Duterte repatriation

Padilla tries but fails to file resolution seeking Senate backing of Duterte repatriation

Sen. Robin Padilla's resolution was not accepted by the Senate's Bills and Index section as the 19th Congress already adjourned sine die.

PADILLA FILES RESOLUTION FOR DUTERTE REPATRIATION

Senator Robin Padilla filed a resolution seeking the repatriation of former President Rodrigo Duterte from The Hague, where he is currently detained. Padilla’s resolution sought to express the sense of the Senate to urge this course of action to foster reconciliation and national unity and refocus government efforts to address pressing needs. It sought as well to “assert Philippine sovereignty” and “reaffirm the exclusive right of the Philippine…

Padilla seeks Duterte repatriation, but Senate rejects his resolution - JIJI PRESSPadilla seeks Duterte repatriation, but Senate rejects his resolution

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