Bong Revilla Explained

Honorific Prefix:The Honourable
Ramon Bong Revilla Jr.
Office:Senator of the Philippines
Office2:Chair of the Senate Public Works Committee
Office3:Chair of the Senate Civil Service, Government Reorganization and Professional Regulation Committee
Term Start3:July 22, 2019
Office4:Chair of the Senate Public Information and Mass Media Committee
Term Start4:July 22, 2019
Term End4:June 30, 2022
Successor4:Robin Padilla
Office5:Chairman of the Videogram Regulatory Board
Term Start5:May 30, 2002
Term End5:February 10, 2004
Predecessor5:Manuel Mariano
Successor5:Edu Manzano
Birth Name:Jose Mari Bautista Jr.
Birth Date:25 September 1966
Birth Place:Manila, Philippines[1]
Nationality:Filipino
Party:Lakas–CMD
Children:8 (inc. Jolo)
Residence:Bacoor, Cavite
Signature:Bong-revilla-signature.svg
Office6:36th Governor of Cavite
Office7:Vice Governor of Cavite
Predecessor6:Epimaco Velasco
Predecessor7:Danilo Lara
Predecessor2:Manny Pacquiao
Successor6:Ayong Maliksi
Successor7:Jonvic Remulla
Termstart:June 30, 2019
Termstart1:June 30, 2004
Termend1:June 30, 2016
Termstart2:July 25, 2022
Term Start6:February 6, 1998
Term End6:June 30, 2001
Term Start7:June 30, 1995
Term End7:February 6, 1998
Vicegovernor6:Jonvic Remulla
Governor7:Epimaco Velasco
President5:Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Predecessor3:Antonio Trillanes
Predecessor4:Grace Poe

Ramon Bautista Bong Revilla Jr. (in Tagalog rɛˈbiljɐ/; born Jose Mari Bautista;[2] September 25, 1966) and commonly known as Bong Revilla, is a Filipino actor, director, producer, television presenter and politician serving as a Senator since 2019, and previously from 2004 to 2016.

The son of actor-politician Ramon Revilla Sr., he himself became an action star in the 1980s and 1990s as Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr., starring in the Alyas Pogi film series where he portrayed Nueva Ecija policeman Henry Cruz.[3] He started his political career in Cavite, serving as vice governor (1995–1998) and later governor (1998–2001). He was the chairman of the Videogram Regulatory Board from 2002 to 2004.

Revilla was first elected to the Senate in 2004. He successfully ran for a second term and topped the senatorial race in 2010. His alleged involvement in the Napoles pork barrel scam led the Sandiganbayan to issue an arrest warrant against him and other co-accused on June 20, 2014. Within hours, Revilla surrendered before the anti-graft court.[4]

Bong Revilla was acquitted of plunder and released on December 7, 2018, but was required to return to the government in civil liability.[5] [6] He stood accused of 16 counts of graft for his alleged role in the transfer of ₱517 million (US$ million) of his discretionary funds to bogus foundations until all cases was junked by Sandiganbayan on 2021, however, he has yet to return the required amount he was asked to give back before his acquittal.[7] [8] [9] [10] He later secured a comeback to the Senate in 2019.

Early life and education

Bong Revilla was born as Jose Mari Mortel Bautista Jr. to actor Jose Acuña Bautista Sr. (1927–2020, known professionally as Ramon Revilla) and Azucena Mortel (1944–1998).[11] In 1977, he finished his elementary education at Jesus Good Shepherd School in Palico II, Imus, Cavite. He finished his secondary education at Fairfax High School in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1982.

Acting career

He starred in a number of action films during the 1980s and the 1990s. In a few films he worked alongside his father, Ramón Sr. He has also appeared in a number of comedy films and television shows with GMA Network.

As a native of Bacoor, Cavite, he made several films focused on his home province.

Revilla's acting career was put onto hiatus in 2014 due to being arrested for graft and plunder charges. After five years of detainment, he returned to acting under GMA Network. He became part of his drama fantasy series for kids entitled,[12] alongside Sanya Lopez, Allen Dizon, and Roi Vinzon.[13]

Political career

Vice-Governor of Cavite

In June 1994, Revilla became a member of the then-ruling Lakas–NUCD party, which drafted him to be their gubernatorial candidate in Cavite.[14] According to him, it was President Fidel V. Ramos who first convinced him to enter politics and invited him to join the party.[15] However, he was invited by National Bureau of Investigation director Epimaco Velasco to be his running mate instead in the province. In the 1995 local elections, Velasco and Revilla won as governor and vice governor, beating the tandem of Juanito Remulla Sr. and Danilo Lara.

As vice governor, he chaired Cavite's Provincial Task Force Against Illegal Gambling named "Task Force Sugal na Bawal", Cavite Multi-Agency Anti-Drug Council, and Task Force Bantay Likas Yaman. His anti-drug efforts earned him recognitions from the International Narcotics Enforcement Officers Association, Inc.[16] He also founded the Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. Foundation Inc. and the RRJ People's Organization Inc., where he served as chairman and president and chairman, respectively.

Governor of Cavite

In February 1998, Velasco resigned as governor of Cavite when he was appointed as Secretary of the Interior and Local Government, replacing then senatorial candidate Robert Barbers. Revilla then assumed the governorship of the province. In the May 1998 local elections, he won a full term for the position of governor.

As governor, Revilla also chaired various civic organizations such as the Cavite Clean and Green project, Region IV Peace and Order Council, Calabarzon Development Council, Cavite Provincial Peace and Order Council, Provincial Development Council, and the Cavite Provincial Tourism Council. He also founded the Cavite Rescue 161, an emergency response unit of the province. During his term as governor, the Cavite Computer Center and the Cavite-Korea Friendship Hospital were established, while projects such as the Cavite Sports Complex and the Cavite Convention Center were commenced. The Proposed Conceptual Provincial Development Plan of Cavite, also called Vision 2020, was also furnished during this term.

He completed a Special Local Chief Executive Program on Local Governance at the Development Academy of the Philippines in Pasig in 1998. He was given the Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Press Club in 1998 and was named as Most Outstanding Governor of Gawad Papuri Awards in 1999 and Most Outstanding Governor of the Department of Health Sandugo National Program in 2000.

During the Second EDSA Revolution from January 16 to 20, 2001, Revilla's political career deteriorated when he called for the resignation of his godfather, President Joseph Estrada, who was impeached and removed from office due to graft and corruption charges, at the height of the protest.[17] [18] In his May 2001 reelection bid for governor, he was trounced by then-Representative Ayong Maliksi by a wide margin.

He returned to his acting career and became a TV actor in GMA Network's sitcom Idol Ko si Kap.

Chairman of the Videogram Regulatory Board

In July 2002, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo appointed Revilla as Chairman of the Videogram Regulatory Board (now Optical Media Board). Revilla launched a massive campaign against the rampant smuggling and selling of fake VCDs all over the country. The Board was able to conduct 3480 major operations including routine inspections throughout the Philippines which seized goods worth over, convicted 21 optical disc pirates, 2 videotape pirates and 5 large-scale distributors and retailers. He was given a Plaque of International Recognition for Efforts Against Piracy by the Motion Picture Association of America on July 23, 2003, and the Huwarang Lingkod Bayan Award by the Consumers League of the Philippines Foundation, Inc. on October 25, 2003.

He also completed his course on Philippine Legislative Institutions and Processes at the Development Academy of the Philippines in November 2003.[19]

Senator

In February 2004, Revilla resigned as Chairman of the VRB and recommended Edu Manzano as his replacement. His father, Ramon Revilla Sr., ended his term as senator on June 30, 2004, upon being term-limited by the 1987 Philippine Constitution as he was elected senator in 1992 and reelected in 1998. He ran for the position of senator under the administration K-4 coalition. He won and received the second highest number of votes from the national electorate.

During the 14th Congress, Revilla was named as chairman of the Senate Committees on Public Works and on Public Services, which he used to push his travel safety advocacies. One of his remarkable accomplishments is the Mandatory Helmet Act, which obliged all motorcycle riders, including back riders, to wear standard protective helmet to reduce motorcycle-related accidents in the country. Because of the said road safety measure, he was named Safety Ambassador both by the Land Transportation Office and Suzuki Philippines Inc. During the 15th Congress, he pursued policies on social justice, travel safety, lower tax, community empowerment and infrastructure development. He also pushed for the passage of his separate bills that would grant wage increase for private sector and government employees.

He was then reelected for a second consecutive term with the highest number of votes in 2010, serving until 2016. On May 29, 2012, Revilla was one of the 20 senator-judges who voted to convict Chief Justice Renato Corona.

Potential presidential bid

Despite the weakness of the Lakas party due to the arrest of former president and Pampanga 2nd district Representative Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Revilla assumed the chairmanship of the party on February 5, 2013. He succeeded Albay 1st district Representative Edcel Lagman and was to potentially run as standard bearer of the party in the 2016 presidential election.[20] [21] On May 13, 2013, the day of the 2013 elections, the Cavite Philippine National Police and the National Bureau of Investigation raided the house of Revilla, and according to Revilla, he was harassed by the group of Senator Panfilo Lacson and former Governor Ayong Maliksi.[22]

Involvement in the pork barrel scam

After the 2013 elections, he was allegedly involved in the Priority Development Assistance Fund scam, along with Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and Senator Jinggoy Estrada, contributing to entrepreneur Janet Lim-Napoles' alleged bogus foundations.

The Commission on Audit, in its two-year investigation released on August 16, 2013, reported on the questionable release of the Priority Development Assistance Fund by 12 senators, including Revilla, and 180 representatives of Congress.[23] A month later, the National Bureau of Investigation filed plunder cases against Revilla, Enrile, and Estrada.[24]

On January 20, 2014, in his privilege speech to the Senate, he criticized the Aquino administration, revealing that he was talked to by the President along with then-Transportation and Communications Secretary Mar Roxas and Budget Secretary Florencio "Butch" Abad to convince him to convict the Chief Justice, Renato Corona.[25]

The Office of the Ombudsman, on April 1, 2014, found probable cause to indict Revilla, Enrile, Estrada, and Napoles with plunder,[26] and filed plunder charges before the Sandiganbayan on June 6, 2014.[27]

On June 9, 2014, Revilla delivered a second privilege speech entitled "Salamat, Kaibigan", as charges were filed against him in the Sandiganbayan. On June 20, the Sandiganbayan issued a warrant of arrest against Revilla and more than 30 others. Revilla proceeded to the Sandiganbayan to surrender, and he chose to be detained at the PNP Custodial Center at Camp Crame, Quezon City.[28]

The Sandiganbayan suspended Revilla from public office and his senior aide Richard Cambe on August 4, 2014, for 90 days.[29] Revilla's bank accounts were frozen in 2015 as a consequence of the alleged involvement in the scam.[30]

His trial for plunder was rescheduled several times due to various motions filed by Revilla. The trial finally began on June 22, 2017.[31]

Acquittal, ongoing cases, and return as senator

In 2018, Revilla through his wife, then Bacoor Mayor Lani Mercado, filed his candidacy for senator for the 2019 elections, with the endorsement of Presidential Daughter and de facto First Lady Sara Duterte, who is the leader of the political coalition Hugpong ng Pagbabago in order to include him to her 14 (later 16)-candidate slate for the Senate election in May 2019, which was criticized by opposition coalition Tindig Pilipinas due to his involvement in the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scam with Jinggoy Estrada. On December 7, 2018, the Sandiganbayan acquitted Revilla of plunder in the PDAF scam. He still faces charges for 16 counts of graft, for which he posted bail.[32] [33] His chief aide Richard Cambe and PDAF scam mastermind Janet Napoles were convicted.

As part of his campaign, Revilla released a campaign video that featured himself and a group of children and his son Jolo dancing to budots.[34] He was elected to the Senate, placing eleventh.

On November 17, 2021, he offered Davao City Mayor and 2022 vice presidential aspirant Sara Duterte the chairmanship of Lakas-CMD, which she later accepted, succeeding him.[35] He later became one of the party's co-chairpersons.[36] Revilla currently chairs the Senate Committee on Civil Service, Government Reorganization and Professional Regulations and the Senate Committee on Public Works.

A Revilla-sponsored Senate Bill in the Philippines this December 2022 is currently proposing to lower the age by which Senior Citizen benefits can be enjoyed, from 60 to 56 years old.[37] Revilla celebrated his 56th birthday September of this year, which he marked with a month-long celebration, which included grocery, cash, and other giveaways.[38] [39]

On May 19, 2023, he was reinstalled as chairman of Lakas–CMD, replacing Sara Duterte, who left the party earlier that day.[40]

Personal life

Ramon "Bong" Bautista Bong Revilla Jr. (after his 2009 legal name change[41] [42]) married Lani Mercado (Jesusa Victoria Hernandez-Bautista), an actress and incumbent representative of the 2nd district of Cavite that comprise only of the City of Bacoor, in a civil wedding in 1986. They have seven children, namely:

Revilla also had an affair with Lovely Guzman, a non-showbiz personality whom he had dated before marrying Mercado. Together, they have one son named Luigi (born Francis Luigi Guzman in 1992); Guzman would later marry Patrick Joseph Santos, who also legally adopted Luigi, in 1999.[46] [47] His relationship with Guzman rekindled after he lost his daughter with Mercado, named Maria Alexandra, who died just 26 days after birth due to a heart condition resulted by the use of contraceptives.[48] Mercado chose to stay with him due to her love for him and their children.[49]

Revilla is the fourth of the seven children of actor and former Philippine senator Ramon Revilla Sr. and Azucena Mortel Bautista. He is the younger brother of Marlon Bautista, a former nominee of 1-Pacman Party List,[50] and the older brother of incumbent Bacoor mayor Strike Revilla and former Antipolo mayor Andrea Bautista-Ynares, who is married to former Rizal governor Casimiro "Jun" Ynares III. He also has at least 32 paternal half-siblings,[51] [52] including actor Ram Revilla, who was murdered in 2011.[53]

Health

On August 9, 2020, Revilla tested positive for COVID-19 and went into quarantine. His wife and children tested negative.[54] [55] [56] He was rushed to a hospital on August 19 due to pneumonia.[57] He ended his isolation on September 3 as he had recovered from the disease.[58]

In April 2024, Revilla was hospitalized after partially tearing his Achilles tendon during the shooting of his upcoming movie Birador: Alyas Pogi 4, the fourth installment of Alyas Pogi that marks his movie comeback after 12 years.[59] On April 18, he underwent an Achilles tendon rupture surgery at St. Luke's Medical Center – Global City, with recovery expected in three to five months.[60] [61]

Honors and awards

Entertainment awards

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YearAward-Giving BodyCategoryRecipientResult
2001PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Comedy ActorIdol Ko si Kap
2009Best Educational Program HostKap's Amazing Stories
2009Best ActorAng Panday
2011Box-Office Kings (with Vic Sotto)[62] Si Agimat at Si Enteng Kabisote

Honorary doctorates

Two universities have conferred Revilla with honorary doctorates:

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNetworkRef.
2000–2005Idol Ko si KapKap Emilio Noble
2005–2007Abel
2007–2014Kap's Amazing StoriesHost
2009–2010Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla presents Pepeng AgimatFelipe Dimaanta Sr.ABS-CBN[63]
2013IndioMalaya/Simeon/IndioGMA Network[64]
2019Magandang BuhayGuestABS-CBN
2021–2022Agimat ng AgilaGabriel LabradorGMA Network[65]
2023–2024 Walang Matigas Na Pulis sa Matinik Na MisisPolice Maj. Bartolome "Bart"/“Tolome” Reynaldo [66]
2023Idol ko si Bong: Bong Revilla's 50th Showbiz AnniversaryHimself

Film

YearTitleRoleProduction
1983Dugong BuhayAlvaro Viva Films
Imus Productions
1984Pieta, Ang Ikalawang Aklat (Pieta, the Second Book) Noel Amazlady Films
1985Sa Dibdib ng Sierra MadreManuelImus Productions
1985Celeste GangMortemer MarceloSapphire Films International
Imus Productions
1986Boboy Tibayan: Tigre ng CaviteBoboy Tibayan Imus Productions
1986Beloy MontemayorBeloy MontemayorImus Productions
1986PayasoSialina Films Enterprises
1986Anak ng Supremo (Child of Supremo) RNB Films
1986Agaw-ArmasBenjieBukang Liwayway Films
1986Isa Lang ang Dapat MabuhaySapphire Films International
1986Masyong Bagwisa Jr.: BodyguardMasyong Bagwisa Jr.Imusic Productions
1986Sgt. Villapando: A.W.O.L.Sgt. VillapandoIntervision Films
1987CrisCine Suerte Productions
Davian International
1987Boy TornadoBoy Tornado RRJ Productions
1987Anak ng Lupa (Child of the World) Hector Viva Films
1988Dongalo MassacreSerres Films
1988Lost CommandLt. BrionesCine Suerte
1988Ulysses "Boboy" Alega RNB Films Production
1988Iyo ang Batas, Akin ang KatarunganDante ReyesBuena Films International
1988CordilleraLt. TuglaoLEA Productions
1988Four-N-Films
1989Florencio Diño: Public Enemy No. 1 of CaloocanFlorencio DiñoBonanza Films
1989Moises PlatonMoises PlatonCine Suerte
1989Isang Bala, Isang BuhayDanielViva Films
1990Urbanito Dizon: The Most Notorious Gangster in LuzonUrbanito DizonRNB Film Productions
1990Bala at Rosario Armand Vision Films
1990APO: Kingpin ng MaynilaMagno LEA Productions
Imus Productions
1990Pat. Henry CruzRRJ Films
1991Onyong MajikeroOnyong Regal Films
1991Manong GangBrando Moviestars Productions
1991Captain Jaylo: Batas sa BatasCapt. Reynaldo Jaylo Omega Releasing Organization, Inc.
1991Leon ng MaynilaLt. Col. Romeo Maganto Moviestars Production
1992Alyas Pogi 2Pat. Henry Cruz Moviestars Production
1992Hanggang May BuhaySgt. Alex AragonBonanza Films
1992Pangako Sa'yoBenjie Viva Films
1993Dugo ng PandayFlavioRegal Films
1993Adan Ronquillo Regal Films
Star Cinema
1993Sala sa Init, Sala sa LamigBingo Viva Films
1993Ako ang Katarungan: Lt. Napoleon M. GuevarraLt. Napoleon Guevarra Seiko Films
RRJ Films
1994Relax Ka Lang, Sagot KitaLt. Daniel SantiagoMoviestars Production
Novastar Films
1994Iukit Mo sa BalaDr. Roberto "Bobby" Guerrero Star Cinema
Megavision Films
1994Walang Matigas Na Pulis sa Matinik Na MisisCapt. Bartolome "Tolome" ReynaldoMahogany Pictures
RRJ Films Production
Moviestars Production
1995Pustahan Tayo, Mahal Mo AkoDante Aguilar Regal Films
1995Batas Ko ang Katapat MoLt. Abner SandovalRRJ Productions
Regal Films
1995Wilson Sorronda: Leader Kuratong Baleleng's Solid GroupRegal Films
Golden Lion Films
1995Ang Titser Kong PogiJoey PerezMahogany Pictures
RRJ Films
1996Mahogany Pictures
Viva Films
1996Pag-ibig Ko sa Iyo'y TotooLt. Mario Romero Mahogany Pictures
Viva Films
1997Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal Umpisahan Mo NaLt. Alex Cuevo Regal Films
1997Yes Darling: Walang Matigas Na Pulis... 2 Major Bartolome "Tolome" ReynaldoRegal Films
1997Sabi Mo Mahal Mo Ako, Wala ng BawianCapt. Jerry MercadoStar Cinema
1997Buhay Mo'y Buhay Ko RinInsp. Dave GomezNeo Films
1998Ben DelubyoCapt. Benjamin FajardoNeo Films
RRJ Films
1998Pat. Henry Cruz Star Cinema
1999Pepeng AgimatPepeng Agimat Millenium Cinema
2000Minsan Ko Lang SasabihinAlex SembranoMillenium Cinema
2002Mahal Kita, Final AnswerNino PinlacViva Films
2002Kilabot at KembotLeon Imus Productions
2002Ang Agimat: Anting-anting ni LoloPaoloM-Zet Films
Imus Productions
2003Bertud ng PutikGabrielImus Productions
2003Captain BarbellCaptain BarbellPremiere Entertainment Productions
Viva Films
2005Exodus Imus Productions
2006Marco Imus Productions
2007ResikloCommander Sarmiento Imus Productions
2009Ang PandayPandayGMA Films
Imus Productions
2010Si Agimat at si Enteng KabisoteAgimat GMA Films
Imus Productions
M-Zet Films
2011Ang Panday 2PandayGMA Films
Imus Productions
2012Si Agimat, si Enteng at si AkoAgimat GMA Films
Imus Productions
M-Zet Films
TBALagot Ka sa Tatay Ko[67]
TBABirador: Alyas Pogi 4[68] [69] Henry CruzImus Productions
TBAUntitled Brillante Mendoza film[70] [71] Imus Productions

Producer

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Notes and References

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  2. News: Hegina . Aries Joseph . Bong Revilla: We have no secret accounts under aliases . October 3, 2021 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . July 12, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151229122032/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/704660/bong-revilla-we-have-no-secret-accounts-under-aliases . December 29, 2015.
  3. News: Ramos. Neil. Bong Revilla, Imee Marcos open to arbitrating MMDA-FDCP tussle. October 4, 2021. Manila Bulletin. September 30, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20211004000554/https://mb.com.ph/2020/09/30/bong-revilla-imee-marcos-open-to-arbitrating-mmda-fdcp-tussle/. October 4, 2021. ...Revilla, who made a name as bankable action star in the '80s and '90s....
  4. Web site: TIMELINE: Senator Bong Revilla's arrest and detention for certified plunderer. GMA News. June 6, 2016. June 20, 2014. Andreo. Calonzo.
  5. Web site: From arrest to acquittal: Bong Revilla's 'pork barrel' case. ABS CBN News. December 7, 2018. December 7, 2018.
  6. News: Elizabeth. Marcelo. Compel Bong Revilla to pay P124.5-million liabilities, Sandiganbayan urged. The Philippine Star. January 31, 2019. March 21, 2019.
  7. Web site: Bong Revilla posts P480,000-bail for graft case. Jimenez. Raffy. December 7, 2018. MSN. April 4, 2019.
  8. Web site: Sandiganbayan acquits Bong Revilla of plunder. Buan. Lian. December 7, 2018. Rappler. en. April 4, 2019.
  9. Web site: Sandiganbayan cancels Bong Revilla's graft trial due to Napoles conviction. Roxas. Joseph Tristan. March 7, 2019. GMA News Online. en-US. April 4, 2019.
  10. Web site: Ombudsman: Revilla must pay back plundered P124.5M. Buan. Lian. January 30, 2019. Rappler. en. April 4, 2019.
  11. http://www.ramonbongrevillajr.com/profile/ Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. Official Website Public Profile
  12. Web site: IN PHOTOS: Senator Bong Revilla, magbabalik-telebisyon sa 'Agimat Ng Agila'. Ilaya. Felix. www.gmanetwork.com. February 10, 2020.
  13. Web site: CONFIRMED: Sanya Lopez, itatambal kay Sen. Bong Revilla sa 'Agimat ng Agila'. February 4, 2020. Bored Productive. en-US. February 10, 2020.
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  17. News: The new faces at the Senate. Jose Rodel. Clapano. July 5, 2004. August 5, 2022. The Philippine Star.
  18. News: The 'Forgiven': Bong Revilla: The healing has begun. January 20, 2022. August 5, 2022. The Philippine Star. Ricky. Lo. Ricky Lo.
  19. Web site: Revilla, Ramon Jr..doc. INQUIRER.net. August 18, 2022.
  20. Web site: Salaverria . Leila B. . February 5, 2013 . Revilla not in a hurry for 2016 polls, says he's focused on May elections . June 1, 2024 . INQUIRER.net . en.
  21. News: Bong Revilla a strong contender in 2016 – Lakas-CMD. Karen. Boncocan. Philippine Daily Inquirer. January 31, 2013.
  22. Web site: More police surround Revillas' ancestral home in Cavite. May 15, 2013 . April 19, 2015.
  23. Web site: COA special report on PDAF, 2007-2009. Rappler.com. August 16, 2013. Rappler. en. December 28, 2018.
  24. Web site: Plunder complaints vs Estrada, JPE, Revilla. Rappler.com. September 16, 2013. Rappler. en. December 28, 2018.
  25. News: Bong Revilla: PNoy personally asked me to convict Corona. GMA News. January 20, 2014. August 18, 2022. Andreo. Calonzo.
  26. Web site: Ombudsman to file plunder charges vs. Enrile, Revilla, Estrada over 'pork' scam. Legaspi. Amita O.. April 1, 2014. GMA News Online. en-US. December 28, 2018.
  27. Web site: Ombudsman files plunder raps vs Napoles, Enrile, Estrada, Revilla. Cayabyab. Marc Jayson. June 6, 2014. Inquirer News. December 28, 2018.
  28. Web site: Bong Revilla off to surrender to anti-graft court. Rappler. June 20, 2014 . April 19, 2015.
  29. Web site: Sandiganbayan orders suspension of Revilla, Cambe. Chiu. Patricia Denise. August 4, 2014. GMA News Online. en-US. December 28, 2018.
  30. Web site: Revilla accounts frozen, but only P291,205 left. Philippine Star. April 21, 2015.
  31. Web site: Ex-senator Revilla skips first day of plunder trial. Nicholls. AC. June 22, 2017. CNN. en. December 28, 2018. December 28, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181228130624/http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2017/06/22/Bong-Revilla-plunder-trial.html. dead.
  32. News: Bong Revilla cleared of plunder in pork barrel scam case. ABS-CBN News.
  33. Web site: December 7, 2018. Acquitted of plunder, Bong Revilla out on bail on graft charges. dead. June 3, 2021. CNN. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20181209185008/http://cnnphilippines.com:80/news/2018/12/07/Bong-Revilla-Janet-Lim-Napoles-plunder-pork-barrel-scam-PDAF.html . December 9, 2018 .
  34. News: Netizens slam senatorial candidate Bong Revilla for 'Budot dance' campaign video. May 16, 2019. Coconuts Manila. May 6, 2019.
  35. News: Mercado . Neil Arwin . November 17, 2021 . Inday Sara accepts Lakas-CMD chairmanship . Philippine Daily Inquirer . June 20, 2022.
  36. Sen. Revilla honors the life of former President Ramos; Pays Tribute During Senate Session. August 1, 2022. August 5, 2022. Senate of the Philippines.
  37. Web site: Revilla wants to lower senior citizen age to 56 so they can enjoy benefits sooner . December 7, 2022 . Philstar.com.
  38. Web site: Press Release - Netizens storm requests for a repeat of Bong Revilla's "Relax ka lang, Grocery mo sagot ko" shopping spree . December 7, 2022 . legacy.senate.gov.ph.
  39. Web site: BONGGANG BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY NI BONG REVILLA — Official Website of Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. . December 7, 2022 . Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. . September 20, 2022 . en-US.
  40. News: Lakas-CMD reinstalls Bong Revilla as chairman, Cong Lani bares on FB. May 19, 2023. June 13, 2023. Ellson. Quismoro. Manila Bulletin.
  41. News: Include aliases of Revilla, wife in freeze order – prosecution . October 4, 2021 . Rappler . April 6, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211003224931/https://www.rappler.com/nation/freeze-order-revilla-wife-aliases . October 3, 2021.
  42. News: Tan. Kimberly Jane. Revilla Jr.'s surname is now Bong Revilla. October 4, 2021. GMA NewsTV. February 16, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108000350/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/184067/revilla-jr-s-surname-is-now-bong-revilla/story/. November 8, 2020.
  43. News: Cayabyab . Marc Jayson . 3,992 pass Bar exam; UP, Ateneo dominate . April 15, 2023 . The Philippine Star . April 15, 2023.
  44. News: Cupin . Bea. In Silang, a Revilla wedding, Sara Duterte’s oath-taking. June 23, 2024 . Rappler. November 11, 2021.
  45. News: Pasajol. Anne . Bong Revilla, Lani Mercado’s daughter Gianna pregnant with first child. June 23, 2024 . Philippine Daily Inquirer. June 22, 2024.
  46. News: IN PHOTOS: Meet Luigi Revilla, Bong Revilla, Jr.'s son with Lovely Guzman. Michelle. Caligan. October 4, 2018. June 20, 2022. GMA News.
  47. News: SC denies actor Luigi Revilla's petition to change surname. Rey. Panaligan. October 22, 2021. Manila Bulletin. September 4, 2022.
  48. News: Bong Revilla blames pill for daughter's death. December 17, 2012. David. Dizon. ABS-CBN News. June 20, 2022.
  49. News: TWBA: Naging mahirap ba kay Lani na tanggapin ang ibang anak ni Bong?. September 22, 2018. ABS-CBN Entertainment. June 20, 2022.
  50. News: Cavite throw supports behind 1Pacman Partylist. Jojo. Gamboa. 1-Pacman Partylist. March 6, 2019. June 3, 2024.
  51. News: Go. Miriam Grace. he wealth of the old man Revilla. June 28, 2020. Rappler. Rappler Inc.. November 5, 2013.
  52. News: ABS-CBN News. Ramon Revilla Sr. has 72 kids, says spokesperson. June 28, 2020. ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation. November 2, 2011. Manila, Philippines.
  53. Web site: Son of former Sen. Ramon Revilla Sr. killed in Paranaque. October 29, 2011 . April 19, 2015.
  54. News: . Bong Revilla gets COVID-19. The Philippine Star. August 10, 2020. August 10, 2020 .
  55. News: . Bong Revilla: I am COVID-19 positive. Philippine Daily Inquirer. August 9, 2020. August 10, 2020.
  56. News: . Senator Bong Revilla tests positive for COVID-19 . . August 9, 2020 . August 10, 2020 .
  57. News: Bong Revilla rushed to hospital, says wife Lani. ABS-CBN News. August 18, 2020.
  58. News: Bong Revilla ends isolation after COVID-19 recovery. September 4, 2020. Katrina. Domingo. ABS-CBN News.
  59. News: Requintina. Robert . Bong Revilla returns to the big screen after 12 years, proclaimed 'Adopted Son' of Occidental Mindoro town. April 19, 2024 . . April 10, 2024.
  60. Web site: Bong Revilla hospitalized after suffering injury during filming . April 17, 2024 . April 17, 2024.
  61. News: Bong Revilla tuloy and operasyon. April 19, 2024 . GMA New Media. April 18, 2024.
  62. http://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/8149/42nd-box-office-entertainment-awards-honors-outstanding-actors-and-actresses-of-2010 "42nd Box-Office Entertainment Awards honors outstanding actors and actresses of 2010"
  63. News: 4 for Agimat. PhilStar Global. Jerry. Donato. June 21, 2009. January 13, 2020.
  64. News: Bong Revilla undergoes acting workshop for GMA-7 series 'Indio'. GMA News. Nerisa. Almo. February 21, 2020. February 21, 2020.
  65. Web site: Senator Bong Revilla, malapit na ang pagbabalik sa GMA-7. PEP.ph. en. November 23, 2019.
  66. News: Santiago. Ervin. Bong bibida uli sa TV remake ng 'Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis', si Beauty nga ba ang magiging leading lady?. Bong to once again lead in the TV remake of 'Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis', is Beauty really going to be the leading lady?. November 7, 2023. Bandera. Inquirer Interactive, Inc.. April 3, 2023. Filipino.
  67. News: Santiago. Ervin. Bong Revilla, Jillian Ward magsasama sa pelikulang 'Lagot Ka Sa Tatay Ko'; season 2 ng 'Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis' kasado na. November 7, 2023. Bandera. Inquirer Interactive, Inc.. August 20, 2023. Filipino. ...[I]binandera na ng aktor na pinaplano na rin ang season 2 nito dahil sa tagumpay ng season 1..
  68. News: Requintina. Robert. Bong Revilla returns to the big screen after 12 years, proclaimed 'Adopted Son' of Occidental Mindoro town. July 17, 2024. Manila Bulletin. Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation. April 10, 2024.
  69. News: Santiago. Ervin. Bong 'di itutuloy ang shooting ng Alyas Pogi 4; may shoutout kay PBBM. Bong will not continue the shooting of Alyas Pogi 4; has a shoutout to BBM. July 17, 2024. Bandera. INQUIRER.net. June 6, 2024. Filipino. Marami na ang excited sa pagbabalik-pelikula ng actor-public servant pero napurnada nga ito matapos siyang operahan sa Achilles tendon sanhi ng nangyari sa kanya sa set ng 'Birador' ilang linggo na ngayon ang nakararaan..
  70. News: PEP Troika. Bong Revilla, Robin Padilla, Lito Lapid, at Coco Martin magsasanib-puwersa sa pelikula. Bong Revilla, Robin Padilla, Lito Lapid, and Coco Martin to join forces in a film. July 4, 2024. PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc.. January 31, 2024. Filipino.
  71. News: Llemit. Kathleen A.. Coco Martin, Robin Padilla, Bong Revilla, Lito Lapid working on new film — report. July 4, 2024. Philstar.com. Philstar Global Corp.. February 2, 2024. Manila, Philippines.