Bong Revilla

Bong Revilla is a prominent senator in the Philippines who is currently campaigning for re-election ahead of the May 2025 elections. He faces criticism from health advocates for supporting industry interests over public health, particularly regarding tobacco and alcohol taxes. Revilla's campaign focuses on issues such as senior citizen welfare and mental health support.

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Last updated at April 25, 2025.

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DA to pilot P20/kilo rice in Visayas for indigents

Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced a pilot program selling rice at P20 per kilo in the Visayas, targeting indigents including senior citizens and 4Ps beneficiaries.
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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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Bong Go, Erwin Tulfo tied at top with 58.1% preference in senatorial survey

Senators Bong Go and ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo are tied for the top spots in the latest senatorial preference survey by Pulse Asia, each receiving a preference rating of 58.1%.
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Marcos Jr.-backed senators maintain Top 12 in SWS poll

Rankings of senatorial candidates endorsed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. remain stable in the Top 12 months ahead of the May 2025 elections, according to a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey conducted from February 15 to 19, 2025.
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Alansya para sa Bagong Pilipinas draws massive crowds at rallies

Filipinos have shown strong support for the Alansya para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial lineup, according to campaign manager Toby Tiangco.
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Marcos, Revilla lead centenarian cash gift distribution

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr., along with Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr., led the distribution of cash gifts to qualified beneficiaries under the Centenarians Act and the Expanded Centenarians Act on Wednesday.
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