@philippinestar: Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla speaks to reporters during an ambush interview at the Senate entrance in Pasay City on Thursday, addressing reports of an alleged confrontation involving Senator Robin Padilla amid tensions surrounding the entry of 18 former Marines accompanying Senator Pia Cayetano for the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing. Remulla denied that any physical altercation took place, saying he was simply trying to ensure his own safety amid the commotion. "I had to protect myself. Mga singkwenta sila. Pumunta ako dito para mag-confer lang kay Sen. Win... Nu'ng paalis na ako, biglang nagdelubyo na dito," Remulla clarified. He stressed that despite the tense situation, no punches were thrown and no one was hurt. "There was no exchanges. There was no punches. Wala, wala. Walang nasaktan but I didn't know na parating sila." (Photos by Ryan Baldemor/The Philippine STAR) #jonvicremulla #robinpadilla #piacayetano #senate #philippinestar