Actress Kylie Padilla recently took to social media to clarify a now-viral comment she made about leaving the country if and when her father, actor-lawmaker Robin Padilla, runs for higher office in the 2028 elections—a statement many construed an affront to her father’s abilities.
According to Kylie, the comment was never meant to be an “insult,” but rather a manifestation of her preference to live a quieter life.
“I only meant that aalis po ako ng Pilipinas kasi gusto ko ng tahimik na buhay. It was not a comment to insult my father, because I trust in his judgment and all the good he is doing for this country,” Kylie wrote.
She added, “I think it is also my right to know what kind of life I want to live. And that is a quiet, peaceful life.”
Note that in an earlier interview, Kylie was asked for her reaction to her father’s statement expressing a willingness to run as Vice President Sara Duterte’s running mate in the upcoming elections.
“Aalis na ako ng Pilipinas,” Kylie said with a laugh. “I have no reaction, but aalis na ako ng Pilipinas. Aalis na po ako ng Pilipinas. Ayon lang po ang comment ko.”
Last week, Robin said he is ready to run as vice president alongside incumbent Vice President Sara Duterte in the 2028 national elections if asked by former President Rodrigo Duterte.
“Basta sinabi ni Digong, susunod ako.”
When asked about his readiness for the position, he maintained, “Para sa akin, eh, Vice President, hindi naman masyadong ano yan, puro advocacy lang yan, eh. Parang ikaw ang spare tire, di ba? Kayang-kaya yan.”
