Senator Robin Padilla issued an apology following the backlash over a viral post by his wife, Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla. The post depicted Mariel receiving an IV gluta drip in the senator’s office, stirring controversy among netizens who deemed the act inappropriate for a governmental setting.
The celebrity mom’s Instagram post, which has been removed, led to criticism for using a senator’s office for personal beauty treatments. One user expressed dismay, highlighting the sanctity of the Senate as a place for lawmaking, not for beauty regimens.
Responding to the controversy, Senator Padilla expressed his apologies to those offended by the photo, stating, “Nakakatawa naman po ang isyu na yan. My goodness. Kung may nakita po silang masama sa larawan na yan, paumanhin po. No intention of disrespect.” He emphasized that there was no intent to disrespect the office or its significance.