TV personal Willie Revillame has officially filed his certificate to be part of the Senatorial candidates in 2025. He filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) just as the filing period ended on Tuesday, October 8.
“Hindi ako abogado, hindi ako nakatapos, pero ang purpose dapat ng bawat senador, bawat public servant, namumuno sa anumang lokal na gobyerno, mabuting puso ang meron ka,” Revillame told reporters.
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He also mentioned that he has received similar requests from people during his 21-year tenure as a variety show host, including requests for financial aid for medical and educational expenses.
Should Willie Revillame win as a senator, he vowed to create laws increasing mandatory senior and PWD discounts and providing free education.
Willie Revillame expressed his readiness to accept former President Rodrigo Duterte’s offer in January. He mentioned that Duterte offered him a slot in the administration slate in 2022, but he declined.
“Palagay ko, handa na ako. Handa akong gumawa ng kabutihan, handa akong magsilbi hindi lang sa bayan. Handa akong magsilbi sa ating mga kababayan na nangangailangan ng tulong,” Revillame stated at the time.
Revillame also shared that his old show, ‘Wowowin,’ and his commitment to GMA Network are the primary reasons he rejected the ex-president’s offer. However, he stated that he was finally “ready to serve.”
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Willie Revillame’s candidacy is just one of many celebrity names entering the political landscape. Recently, Doc Willie Ong filed his COC for the 2025 Senatorial spot, with Vilma Santos and her sons aiming for Batangas positions in the same year.
Additionally, controversial figures are joining the race, with Alice Guo planning to reclaim the position of mayor of Bamban and Apollo Quiboloy also aiming to become a senator. Moreover, like the candidates mentioned, netizens took to social media to share their reactions to the news.
Reason why we should not vote Willie Revillame for senator 🤡🤡 pic.twitter.com/RjBJ4t8ysH
— r. (@herdiarist) October 8, 2024
“Reason why we should not vote Willie Revillame for senator,” this user posted with one of his uploaded photos, citing his explanation.
To be fair, natulungan ako before ng show ni Willie Revillame as I was one of their big winners during one of their segments- Red, White & Blue- sa Willing-Willie circa 2011.
— ace_antipolo (@ace_antipolo) October 8, 2024
But I personally wouldn't vote for him as a senator. Only dumb people will. #VoteWisely #Halalan2025 pic.twitter.com/ZpHLriVjhc
“To be fair, natulungan ako before ng show ni Willie Revillame as I was one of their big winners during one of their segments, Red, White & Blue. But I personally wouldn’t vote for him as a senator. Only dumb people will,” this user stated, citing that his run is still controversial despite some of his goodwill.
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