Television host and senatorial candidate Willie Revillame faced Boy Abunda in a tell-all interview aired on the veteran talk show host’s social media page on Wednesday, May 7.
In the interview, the former ‘Wowowin’ host was directly asked what kind of law he would propose if he wins a seat in the Senate.
“Batas para sa mahirap,” Revillame declared. “Dapat may batas tayong tumitingin sa ating mga kapos-palad na kababayan. Sino ba ang mga bumoboto? Sino ang mga tumatangkilik sa atin? Mahihirap. Dapat ibinabalik din natin sa kanila ‘yan.”
Revillame, who has long been associated with charitable acts and television programs centered around helping the underprivileged, explained that his life experiences growing up poor have shaped his priorities.
“Alam ko ang pakiramdam ng walang trabaho, ng walang makain, ng may sakit pero walang pambiling gamot. Iyan ang pinaka-basic na kailangan natin: kalusugan, edukasyon, at trabaho,” he emphasized.
Before delving into policy specifics, Revillame recounted how multiple figures, including former President Rodrigo Duterte, had urged him to enter politics in the past. However, he said he wasn’t ready at the time — mentally, emotionally, or spiritually.
This time, Revillame said it was witnessing infighting in Congress that finally pushed him to act. “Ang napapanood ng mahihirap na tao ay puro away. Sabi ko, it’s about time na gumawa naman ako ng paraan para sa mga mahihirap kong kababayan.”
Despite criticism that he lacks a legislative platform, Revillame remains unfazed. In previous statements, he said he entered the race not with a list of bills but with his 27 years of experience helping Filipinos in need.
“I may not be a traditional politician, but my conscience is clean,” he added. “Hindi ako magnanakaw. Handa ang puso ko para tumulong.”
Revillame is running as an independent candidate and recently received public support from Senator Alan Peter Cayetano. According to the latest Pulse Asia survey (April 20–24), Revillame is currently polling between 8th and 14th place with 28.6% voter preference.
