Robin Padilla is rooting for Rodrigo Duterte in 2016
Should he run for president in 2016, Davao City mayor Rodrigo Duterte has one strong supporter in action star Robin Padilla.
That’s because Robin likes Duterte’s pro-federalism views, which rests on the concept of power sharing between national and provincial governments.
Aetas of Pampanga
“Okay ako kay Duterte kasi ang sinusulong nya ay federalism. Naniniwala ako na ang mga indigenous tribes sa Pilipinas, mula sa Cordillera hanggang Sulu, ay dapat magkaron ng sariling lugar at sariling batas,” he told the press.
Robin’s heart goes out to the Aetas of Pampanga.
“Kawawa naman ang mga Aeta. Nawala na ang ancestral land nila. Sa federalism, magkakaron ka ng sarili mong lupa at pamumuno. Sarili nila ang pulis doon. Hindi magtuturuan kung bakit may terorista sa lugar na yon.”
He also feels strongly for innocent civilians caught in the Mamasapano clash that felled 44 SAF (Special Action Force) commandos last January 25.
‘Comedy sa Senado’
“Dapat sila ang intindihin natin. Wala silang kinalaman dito pero apektado sila. Kung dapat may pinapansin, sila yon.”
Are these political views a sign that Robin will finally give in to offers for him to run for public office?
Robin’s answer remains the same.
“Para ako tumakbo, sasama lang ako sa comedy sa Senado. Gusto mo ba akong mapanood sa comedy doon? Imbes na gumawa ng maganda, makakagulo pa.”
He knows showbiz is a lot more stress-free than politics. And he can earn money by doing something he loves with all his heart -- acting.
Most of all, Robin can share his blessings with the needy if and when he wants -- without an approaching election season to think of.
