Kylie Padilla Jokes About Fleeing Philippines After Father Robin Padilla’s VP Bid Announcement
Feb. 24, 2026 — Manila — Filipino actress and singer Kylie Padilla reacted humorously to her father, Senator Robin Padilla‘s announcement of plans to run for vice president, posting “Aalis na ko ng Pilipinas” (“I’m leaving the Philippines”).
The quip came in response to the political development, as covered in a Cebu Knows Facebook post shared hours earlier.
Family Background
Kylie Padilla is the daughter of actor-turned-Senator Robin Padilla and former actress Liezl Sicangco. The Padilla family has long been prominent in Philippine entertainment, with Kylie frequently sharing insights into her upbringing and family dynamics.
Tributes to Mother Liezl Sicangco
In November 2025, Kylie publicly honored her mother Liezl Sicangco, crediting her influence on her own motherhood. She shared emotional messages about childhood traumas and her mother’s sacrifices.
Kylie Padilla salutes mom Liezl, all mothers’ sacrifice to protect their children.
(Inquirer)
Kylie posted heartfelt content highlighting protective maternal roles, as reported by GMA Network and ABS-CBN.
Recent Family Moments
In January 2026, Kylie “recelebrated” New Year’s with her two sons, expressing gratitude toward her mother Liezl (ABS-CBN). December 2025 social media posts featured family photos with Robin and Liezl (Facebook, Facebook).
Earlier Context
Past coverage includes a 2018 family homecoming after years apart (PEP) and Kylie’s 2017 reflections on her parents’ reactions to her pregnancy (Yahoo).
