Willie Revillame to run for senator in 2025 elections – report

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Veteran TV host Willie Revillame has decided to enter the world of politics as he confirmed his candidacy for senator in the upcoming national midterm elections in May 2025.

The filing of Willie’s certificate of candidacy was broadcast live on Wil To Win on Tuesday afternoon.

Willie expressed mixed emotions when he signed his certificate of candidacy (CoC), according to an exclusive interview with Jojo Gabinete for PEP.ph.

The host revealed that his decision came as a surprise to even his closest family members, “Hindi ito alam ng mga anak ko. Hindi ito alam ng mga kamag-anak ko. Ginagawa ko ito hindi para sa sarili ko.”

“Gagawin ko ito para sa mga kababayan natin na akala nila, wala nang pag-asa. Akala nila puro pangako lang. Tutuparin natin lahat,” he assured about his candidacy.

Willie emphasized that his intention to run stems from his desire to help the Filipino people, especially the underprivileged, stating, “Ako, wala na akong kailangan sa buhay. Gusto ko lang, gumawa ng kabutihan, sa ating mga kababayan, sa mga kapus-palad.”

“Kung ako ay pagkakalooban ng Diyos na mabigyan ng pagkakataon, huwag kayong mag-alala, wala sa isip ko, wala sa bokabularyo ang gumawa ng isang bagay na ikagagalit ng lahat at hindi ko kayang mang-isa ng kapwa,” he vowed about his pure intentions.

He continued, “Mas masarap yung ikaw ang nagbibigay kesa ikaw ang humihingi. Mas masarap yung ikaw ang nasasaktan. Masarap na pakiramdam yon kasi hindi ka makakatulog kung ikaw ang nananakit sa buhay.”

The long-time TV host also reflected on his more than a decade-long career in television, “For 21 years, wala akong hinangad kundi yung makapagpasaya, makatulong sa mga kababayan natin na mahihirap na walang kapalit.”

Revillame regarded his candidacy as the “turning point” of his life, saying, “At this point and time of my life, siguro this is the turning point na magsilbi sa buong Pilipinas. Hindi yung sa isang studio lang.”

He also highlighted the importance of good intentions in politics, explaining, “Basta hindi ako makakatulog kung mangwawalanghiya ako ng kapwa. I am so blessed and I know I am guided by the Lord kaya tama itong ginagawa ko.

“Kung ako ay hindi naman mapagbigyan ng pagkakataon na manalo, tatanggapin ko. Ibig sabihin, hindi ako para doon,” Willie remarked about accepting the outcome of the nearing elections.

“If ever naman na mapagbibigyan ako ng pagkakataon ng Panginoon, I will do the best I can. Ano yon? Kabutihan sa ating mga kababayan na nangangailangan.”

Patricia Dela Roca
Patricia Dela Roca
Patricia Dela Roca is a content producer with nerdy tendencies. She tends to lose herself in writing, films, fictional novels, video games, and in her Kpop bias' eyes.

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