Robin Padilla ‘doppelgänger’ draws crowd outside DOJ

Inquirer.net - Sep 25, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — People patiently waiting for Sen. Robin Padilla to arrive at the Department of Justice on Friday got a treat when a man with uncanny resemblance to the actor-politician came in. The crowd that came to rally behind Padilla experienced a “red-carpet premiere” atmosphere as the look-alike joyfully played along. READ: Robin Padilla

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