English: But Padilla also struck down suggestions that he would seek an audience with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on the matter, saying doing so may give the impression that Congress is subservient to the Palace.
Filipino: Itinanggi rin ni Padilla ang suhestiyon na makipagusap kay Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sa isyu, dahil ayaw niyang maisip ng taumbayan na nagpapailalim ang Kongreso sa Ehekutibo.