Padilla: Mandatory drug testing for celebrities would violate their rights

Sen. Robin Padilla in this photo uploaded on his Facebook page on July 9, 2022.

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MANILA, Philippines — Requiring workers in the entertainment industry would be a violation of their rights, Sen. Robinhood Padilla — an actor before he became involved in politics — said.

Padilla said he supports the government's campaign against illegal drugs but also said if any sector would be required to take drug tests, government officials and employees should go first.

"Hindi maaaring obligahin ang sinuman na magpa-drug test, dahil maaaring labag ito sa kanilang karapatang pantao. Mas mainam kung boluntaryo ang kanilang drug test — para na rin ito sa kanilang kapakanan at kaligtasan," he said.

(We cannot oblige anyone to take a drug test because that may be a violation of their human rights. It would be better if the drug tests are done voluntarily — this is also for their safety and wellbeing.)

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