Senator Robin Padilla has expressed profound admiration after meeting Senator Panfilo Lacson, the real-life inspiration behind his acclaimed role in the 2013 film 10,000 Hours.

In a recent social media post, Padilla shared his excitement about facing Lacson in the Senate plenary. "It feels like a dream! The character I played in the movie 10,000 Hours is now standing before me in the actual Senate chamber," he said.

Padilla, who transitioned from acting to politics, highlighted his collaboration with Lacson, who influenced the movie’s storyline that mirrors his anti-corruption efforts. The film centered on Gabriel Alcaraz, a cop-turned-senator, unjustly accused of murder after uncovering government corruption.

Aside from this, Padilla expressed gratitude to Senator Lacson for endorsing his proposal to reinstate the National Development Support Command (NADESCOM). This military engineering unit is expected to play a temporary but critical role in managing flood control initiatives amid ongoing investigations of alleged anomalies in related projects.

"Thank you very much, Senator Panfilo ’Ping’ Lacson, for allowing me to portray your life and for supporting my unconventional recommendation to resolve the serious flooding problem. Long live!" Padilla stated.

He also took the opportunity to encourage the public once again to watch the award-winning film, which earned numerous honors at the Metro Manila Film Festival.

"To my fellow citizens, please watch 10,000 Hours. It received the most awards during the festival," he urged.

Senator Padilla’s journey from actor to legislator continues to draw inspiration from his cinematic roots and his connection to Senator Lacson’s real-life crusade against corruption.