Robin Padilla

He was the “Bad Boy of Philippine Cinema”-a rebel on and off the screen, a man whose name stirred both admiration and controversy. Yet behind the headlines and the fame was a restless spirit searching for meaning.

Robin Padilla: Rebel with a Cause tells the powerful story of how one of the most iconic actors of his generation traded the bright lights of show business for the weighty responsibility of public service. From his turbulent youth and rise to stardom, to his struggles, scandals, and personal rebirth, this book captures the defining moments that shaped Robin into the man he is today.

At the heart of his journey is a vision for change. As a senator, Robin Padilla embraced his role not just as a public figure but as a voice for the people-using his influence to champion a federal form of government and push for reforms he believes can uplift the nation.

Raw, dramatic, and deeply human, this is more than a story of fame and politics-it is a story of redemption, resilience, and the courage to rewrite one’s destiny.

Author Biography

Nimai Chandra Das, also known as Noriel Morales Jarito, is a Filipino filmmaker, health advocate, devotee of Krishna from International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), former Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW), and author. By the grace of God, he discovered the Hare Krishna movement in 2023 and was initiated in 2025, which led him to adopt a vegetarian diet and pursue self-realization. An award-winning filmmaker internationally for such films, Harinam: Janananda Goswami; See You in Heaven, Mom; Bingo; OFW: New Heroes or Mad Heroes; Huramentado, etc. He’s a recipient of two Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) awards for alternative films and video for his films Bingo and Ba’t ‘Man (Why?). His films, including Rindido (Deranged) and Huramentado: Kill the President, are available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Tubi, and other online platforms. He lives in the town of Pambujan, Eastern Philippines, with his wife, Tina, and stepson, Kim.