RAMON “BONG” REVILLA, JR.

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  • Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr.
  • Senate Office:
  • Rm. 506 5th Flr., GSIS Bldg., Financial Center, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City
  • Trunk Lines: (632) 552-6601 to 70 loc. 5521 / 5523 / 5577
  • Direct Line: (632) 552-6776
  • Telefax No.: (632) 552-6698
  • Email: senbongrevilla@senate.gov.ph

Born on September 25, 1966 in Manila to Jose Bautista Sr. and Azucena Mortel, he obtained his elementary education at the Jesus Good Shepherd School in Imus, Cavite in 1977.  He then went to High School at Fairfax High School n Los Angeles, California, United States.  His early engagement in a lucrative movie career, however, following the footsteps of his legendary film star father,”Nardong Putik’” restrained nominee’s pursuit of a college degree thus opting for self-education outside the classroom.  He married a fellow film star, Jesusa Victoria Hernandez popularly known as Lani Mercado, with whom he is blessed with six wonderful children.  The fully bloomed careers of father and son surged into immense popularity, widely idolized nationwide and their innate element of human attachment to common people propelled their successful entry to the political realm.  His father who has adopted the film name, “Ramon Revilla” was elected Member of the Philippine Senate for two consecutive terms, 1992-1998 and 1998-2004, and sits as the Chairman of the Philippine Reclamation Authority since 2004.   Nominee who has adopted the film name Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., followed suit.  He was elected in the Province of Cavite as the youngest Vice Governor in 1995 and the youngest Governor in 1998.