Willie: I will relax and enjoy life

MANILA, Philippines - After his TV5 noontime show Wowowillie folds up on Oct. 12, host-producer Willie Revillame (photo) said he will relax and simply “enjoy life” and take things easy.

“I’ve been working non-stop for nine years,” added Willie, “so I deserve it.”

But it won’t be all rest.

“I will go around the country and see how I can help my fans and other people who are in need,” said Willie. “It’s payback time.”

But before that, Willie will undergo an executive check-up to make sure that he’s hale and healthy.

“I will relax in my yacht.”

Asked what will happen to the Wowowillie studio (at the former Delta Theater) into which he sank more than P35M of his own money for major renovation, Willie said, “Hindi ko pa alam.”

And his co-hosts including Mariel Rodriguez and Grace Lee?

“It’s their call,” said Willie. “If they receive offers from other networks. It’s up to them to decide.”

One thing is sure, “Hindi ko pababayaan ang aking staff, numbering almost one hundred.”

Will he resurface, maybe, uhm, “somewhere else?”

“What did Gen. MacArthur say? ‘I shall return’,” Willie answered cryptically. “Ako naman, ang masasabi ko lang, ‘I will return!’”