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'Kanino ako kakampi?': Willie Revillame opens up on failed Senate bid

Jan Milo Severo - Philstar.com
'Kanino ako kakampi?': Willie Revillame opens up on failed Senate bid
TV host and game show icon Willie Revillame filed his certificate of candidacy for a Senate seat at the Manila Hotel tent on Oct. 8, 2024.
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MANILA, Philippines — TV host Willie Revillame believes that it was a blessing in disguise when he lost his senatorial bid at last year's elections. 

At yesterday's press conference for his new game show "Wilyonaryo," Willie said it was okay for him to lose in that election, especially with the current events unfolding in the Senate.

For Willie, running for office is public service. 

"Okay lang. Actually 'yung pagkatalo ko,  isipin mo kung nandon ako ngayon, anong gagawin ko? Kanino ko sasama? Kanino ko kakampi?" he said.

"For me ang politika, hindi siya politika. Public servant ka dapat. Tumakbo ko para mag-serbisyo sa bayan at sa tao. Hindi ako tumakbo para kampihan ko to, kampihan ko sila.

"Kung nandon ako sa Senado, kakampihan ko 'yung partido dito tapos galit sa akin ang kabila, napa-kahirap. Tumakbo ko para sa sambayanang Pilipino."

He also said that it is important to have laws about education, health, poverty and employment.

"Alam mo naging negative 'yung sinabi kong wala akong alam. Totoo naman e. Gusto kong malaman 'yung mga ginawang batas. Kasi napakadami ng batas na ginawa ng mga magagaling na senador. Ano ba 'yung mga hindi nagawang batas? Magdadagdag pa ba ko ng batas?" he said.

"Ano ba importante sa batas? Una edukasyon, kalusugan, kahirapan, trabaho at magkaroon ng magandang pamumuhay ang bawat Pilipino," he added.

RELATED: Willie Revillame admits past relationship with Sugar Mercado 


 

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