Bong Revilla

Bong Revilla is an actor-turned-politician who recently lost his bid for re-election as senator in the 2025 midterm elections, marking a significant shift away from the traditional patronage culture in Philippine politics. Despite past controversies and involvement in the pork barrel scandal, he has maintained a substantial political influence, particularly within Cavite province where his family continues to dominate local politics.

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Last updated at May 19, 2025.

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'Manay Lolit' Lolita Solis, 78, dies due to kidney complications

Veteran showbiz columnist and talent manager Lolita Solis, known as 'Manay Lolit,' passed away on Thursday, July 3, at the age of 78 due to complications from chronic kidney disease.
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Senate ends third session, honors outgoing members

The Philippine Senate adjourned sine die on Wednesday night, marking the end of its third regular session in the 19th Congress and honoring outgoing members with individual resolutions.
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Revilla plans cyberlibel charges against fake news spreaders

Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. plans to file cyberlibel charges against social media personalities who spread fake news about him during his reelection campaign.
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Gwen Garcia endorses admin senatorial bets, adds Pangilinan

Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia endorsed most of the administration-backed senatorial candidates for the upcoming midterm elections on Monday, May 5, adding Francis Pangilinan to her list.
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Bong Go leads senatorial race, Tulfo second

Senator Bong Go maintains his lead in the senatorial race with 56.8% voter preference based on OCTA Research's latest survey conducted from April 20 to 24, followed by ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo at 52.7%
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Tiangco confirms Villar remains in Alyansa Para Sa Bagong Pilipinas

Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco confirmed on Monday, April 14, that Deputy Speaker Camille Villar remains a member of Alyansa Para Sa Bagong Pilipinas despite receiving an endorsement from Vice President Sara Duterte and circulating photos with her.
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Bong Go leads latest Pulse Asia senatorial survey

Re-electionist Senator Bong Go leads the latest Pulse Asia senatorial survey conducted from March 23 to 29, 2025.
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Health experts warn over 115K Filipinos die yearly from tobacco, vape, alcohol; call for higher taxes

Health experts warn that over 115,000 Filipinos die annually from diseases linked to tobacco, vape, and alcohol use, highlighting a worsening public health crisis.
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Go, Tulfo lead Senate race with 42% each

Sen. Christopher 'Bong' Go and ACT-CIS party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo remain at the top of Senate race rankings based on a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey conducted from March 15 to 20, 2025.
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Cayetano calls for DPWH secy's resignation over bridge collapse

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano called for DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan's resignation during a Senate Blue Ribbon Committee inquiry on Friday, March 14.
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