English: In his acceptance message read by Mrs. Padilla, Sen. Padilla said he is honored by the award, which will be his inspiration to do more for the nation.
Filipino: Sa kanyang acceptance message na binasa ni Gng. Padilla, iginiit ni Sen. Padilla na ikinararangal niyang tanggapin ang gawad na ito, na magiging kanyang inspirasyon para maglingkod sa mga Pilipino.