Mariel Rodriguez on handling politically fueled issues surrounding husband Robin Padilla

“Politika lang magulo,” Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla says, as she stresses their family remains steady.

TV host Mariel Rodriguez Padilla said her husband, Sen. Robin Padilla, remains unfazed by the issues and criticisms thrown his way.

“Robin is really great. Sobra. Before, he would tell me, ‘Wag ko bigyan ng oras.’ Sa kanya ko natutunan,” she said during the special screening of Bad Boy 3 in Quezon City on Thursday.

Although they rarely discuss his work in politics, Mariel said she has complete trust in him and has never felt the need to question his decisions.

“It is always about our children. Ang dami niya na nakausap tungkol doon. So minsan na lang. My question is always, ‘Are you OK?’ If he tells me he is ‘OK, we are all good.’ OK na. Ganon lagi. Pag sinabi niyang ‘OK,’ hindi na ako kailangang mag-alala kasi sinabi niya. ‘Yon lang ang tanong ko, ‘Is everything OK? I don’t have to worry?’ If ‘OK,’ then normal tayong lahat,” she shared.

Drawing strength from her faith and family, Mariel said she has learned to block out negativity and focus on what matters most at home.

“I don’t get affected like how people would like or think I would. No. With everything thrown our way, kung mahina ako, baka. But I am surprised with how strong I am,” she stressed.

“At this point, makakapitan mo is that everything is God’s will. Siguro sa age ko na din, ipagpapasa Diyos mo na talaga.”

According to Mariel, their household remains steady despite the political noise, as they focus on raising their children and maintaining a normal family life.

“We do our normal everyday thing. Politika lang naman lahat ng magulo. Kami, OK kami. Hindi kami magulo,” she said.

Despite the challenges of public life, Mariel emphasized that she will always stand by and support her husband.

“I make sure we have a healthy meal, something home-cooked. Yung gusto niya. Always naman we stand by his principles and courage. We pray for him and his safety,” she shared.

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