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Sen. Robin Padilla has expressed full support for Atty. Rowena Guanzon’s possible senatorial run, despite previous criticisms the lawyer had made against him during the 2022 national elections.
In a Facebook post on March 31, Padilla shared his perspective as a Muslim, emphasizing that he does not take offense at insults directed at him, including being labeled as having “low IQ.”
“Hindi ko po ikinakasakit ng damdamin ang mga ipinupukol sa akin bagkus ako po ay naliligayahan dahil katulad ng sinapit na pag maltrato sa propeta muhamad saw ay tumataas pa ang aking pananampalataya at ipinagdarasal ko na lamang ang nararamdaman na pang aapi,” Padilla said.
He added his strong endorsement of Guanzon, saying, “Si atty guanzon ay kailangan ni VP sara duterte at ng mga Pilipino.”
Padilla also highlighted Guanzon’s competence, comparing her to prominent legal figures such as Vic Rodriguez, Salvador Panelo, Harry Roque, Larry Gadon, and Jimmy Bondoc.
“Never mind the praises of this world. What matters is the judgement of Allah,” he added.
Guanzon, a former Commission on Elections commissioner, is reportedly eyeing a Senate run in 2028 and has expressed support for Vice President Sara Duterte’s potential presidential bid.
Following Padilla’s endorsement, Guanzon responded by sharing his post and acknowledging her change in perception toward the senator.
“na-judge kita noon pero bilib ako sayo ngayon. Saludo sa supremo,” she wrote.
In a separate statement, Guanzon said she would not disappoint Padilla’s trust.
“Hindi kami nag uusap pero bilib na bilib ako sa paninindigan ni Sen. Robin Padilla sa pagtindig sa desisyon na suportahan ako kahit may mangilan ngilan na di siya maintindihan at may pag aalinlangan saakin,” she said.
“Part of me ay hiya sa mga nasabi ko sa kanya dahil aminado ako, nasa puso niya talaga ang paglilingkod, yun yung di ko nakita noon, yan yung nagpausisa saakin bakit yan naging #1 senator nung 2022 kahit walang pera na nilabas na kahit bestfriend ko na abogada at classmate sa UP College of Law ay binoto siya.”
“Ang maipapanga ko lang sayo Sen, Hinding hindi kita ipapahiya sa pagtaya mo saakin,” she added.
Guanzon’s latest remarks mark a notable shift from her earlier stance, when she had been among those who criticized Padilla during his 2022 Senate run, where he emerged as the top-ranking senator.
