Senator Robinhood Padilla recently praised former Vice-President and Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo for her “transparency and integrity.” However, the applause didn’t sit well with Representative Percival Cendaña of AKBAYAN, who accused Padilla of flip-flopping. Cendaña said, “That’s not your script before,” suggesting that Padilla had previously held a different position.
In his comments, Padilla described Robredo as a leader whose actions match her words—emphasising accountability in public service. Meanwhile, Cendaña pointed to Padilla’s past statements and questioned why his stance seems to have shifted now. The exchange highlights how political alignments and narratives can change, often sparking criticism about consistency and integrity.