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TV host Willie Revillame files certificate of candidacy for upcoming Philippine elections

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Sunday, October 13, 2024

Filipino TV Host Willie Revillame has officially filed his Certificate of Candidacy (COC) with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) on October 8, declaring his intention to run for senator in the upcoming 2025 midterm elections. Revilame, known for hosting variety shows like Wowowee, Wiling Wilie, Wowowin and Wil to Win.

"Last March, two years after COVID-19, Sen. Bong Go and beloved President Rodrigo Duterte asked me to run for senator in Malacanang. During that time, I was busy with "Wowowin," my program in GMA. I said, I have contractual obligations and I'm not yet ready, I'll prepare myself. I'll think about it. They said, follow your heart. Follow your mind. They didn't insist on anything."

—Willie Revilame, 01/2024

During a prayer rally in Davao City on January 28, Willie announced his intention to run for senator in the 2025 midterm elections. Revilame mentioned that he had previously been offered a chance to join the senadorial slate of former President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Bong Go. However, he explained that he declined the opportunity at the time due to his contractual obligations with his television program, Wowowin.

Prior to his declaration, speculation about the TV host's show moving to PTV 4 surfaced in various groups after images of his visit to the network's in Quezon City, as well as the Presidential Communications Operations Office circulated on social media.


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