TV host Willie Revillame files certificate of candidacy for upcoming Philippine elections
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.
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.
Sources
edit- Gabriela Baron. "Willie Revillame joins Senate race" — Daily Tribune (Philippines), October 8, 2024
- AC Coloma, Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News. "TV host Willie Revillame seeks Senate seat" — ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs, October 8, 2024
- Mia M. Gonzalez. "Willie Revillame runs for senator" — Rappler, October 8, 2024
- Hannah Mallorca. "Willie Revillame declares he’s ‘ready’ to run for senator in 2025" — Philippine Daily Inquirer, January 29, 2024
- Hannah Mallorca. "Will Willie Revillame’s ‘Wowowin’ make a comeback on PTV?" — Philippine Daily Inquirer, July 26, 2023