‘Issue with Villanueva now resolved,’ says Robin Padilla

Sen. Robin Padilla and newly elected Senate Majority Floor Leader Joel Villanueva. FILE PHOTOS

MANILA, Philippines – Senator Robin Padilla said Wednesday that he had resolved his issue with Senator Joel Villanueva after he abstained from voting the latter as the Senate Majority Leader.

Padilla, in a statement, revealed that he and Villanueva discussed the matter during the Senate’s plenary session on Tuesday.

“Ngayon, okay na kami (Now, we’re okay),” he said.

The neophyte lawmaker then reiterated that his choice not to vote for Villanueva as Majority Floor Leader was nothing personal.

“Definitely, hindi personal iyon. Hindi tayo namemersonal (Definitely, it was not personal. We do not get personal),” he added.

READ: Robin Padilla admits having an ‘issue’ with Villanueva: It’s not personal 

Padilla, who led the senatorial race in the May 9 polls, assured that he would remain a team player in the Senate as he continues to learn more about his work as a lawmaker.

He also promised to pursue means that would allow the Filipino people to understand better the measures discussed in the upper chamber. – Christine Annie Asistio, INQUIRER.net intern

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