Personal Information
 
Birthdate: September 25, 1966

Age on election day: 58 years old

Birthplace: Manila

Residence: Barangay PF Espiritu V, Bacoor City, Cavite

Civil status: married

Spouse: Lani Mercado-Revilla, incumbent representative, Cavite 2nd District (2010-2013, 2013-2016; 2022-2025); unopposed reelectionist in the 2025 elections

Profession/occupation (as stated in COC): senator

Other info:

born Jose Marie Mortel Bautista

Father: Ramon Revilla Sr., former senator (1992-2004)
Mother: Azucena Mortel Bautista

Siblings: (full siblings)

• Edwin "Strike" Revilla - incumbent mayor, Bacoor City, Cavite; unopposed reelectionist in the 2025 elections
• Marlon Bautista
• Rowena Bautista-Mendiola - incumbent vice mayor, Bacoor City, Cavite; unopposed reelectionist in the 2025 elections
• Princess Revilla
• Andrea Bautista-Ynares - former mayor, Antipolo City, Rizal (2019-2022)
• Diana Bautista

Children:

• with Lani Mercado-Revilla
  • Leonard Bryan - incumbent representative, AGIMAT Party List; AGIMAT Party List 1st nominee in the 2025 elections
  • Jose Lorenzo "Jolo" - incumbent representative, Cavite 1st District; reelectionist in the 2025 elections
  • Inah Felicia - lawyer
  • Maria Alexandra (died in 1991)
  • Ma. Viktoria Gianna - businesswoman
  • Ma. Franzel Loudette - licensed physician
  • Ramon Vicente "Ram" - provincial board member, Cavite 2nd District; unopposed candidate for vice governor of Cavite in the 2025 elections

• with Lovely Guzman
  • Luigi Revilla - actor

• Senator Revilla admitted to having children outside of his marriage to Rep. Mercado-Revilla on December 14, 2024, during a media conference. He said she is aware of this.

Education

• Elementary, Jesus Good Shepherd School, Imus, Cavite
• High school, Fairfax High School, Los Angeles, California, USA
• Training on Local Government Administration, Development Academy of the Philippines, 1998
• Certificate Course on Philippine Legislative Institutions and Political System, Development Academy of the Philippines, 2003
• Honorary degrees
  • Doctorate degree in Public Administration  (honoris causa), Cavite State University 
  • Doctorate degree in Humanities (honoris causa), Nueva Vizcaya University

Career

• Actor/host
• Former vice governor, Cavite (1995-1998)
• Former governor, Cavite (1998-2001)
• Former chairman, Videogram Regulatory Board (2002-2004 – Arroyo appointee)
• Senator (2004-2010, 2010-2016; 2019-2025)

Candidacy in the 2025 Philippine elections

Position sought: Senator

Party: Lakas-CMD (Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas ticket)

Period of residence in the Philippines up to the day before May 12, 2025: 58 years 07 months

Registered voter of: Barangay PF Espiritu V, Bacoor City, Cavite

Official website/ social media platforms

• Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/bongrevillajrph
• Facebook User ID: 263066651005055
• Website: www.bongrevillajr.ph
• Instagram: @bongrevillajrph
• TikTok: @bongrevillajr
• YouTube: @BongRevillajrph
• Spotify: Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr.

Campaign platform (verbatim)

“AKSYON SA TUNAY NA BUHAY: Disenteng Hanapbuhay; Pagkain sa bawat hapag; Katarungang Panlipunan - ito ang aking tipan sa sambayanan.”

SEEKING a fresh term in the Senate, Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. remains steadfast in his commitment to uplift the lives of filipinos.

Disenteng Hanapbuhay: Jobs that Uplift Lives

At the heart of Bong Revilla’s platform is his unending commitment to provide mechanisms that ensure not only a dignified and living wage, but also decent and stable jobs to every Filipino worker.

Recognizing that employment is not just a means to earn, he believes it is the foundation of self-sufficiency, dignity, and national progress. Policies that further protect workers’ rights remain to be at the top of his priorities.

Kaya naman mula pa noong 2008 ay masugid nang itinutulak at ipinapanukala ni Bong Revilla ang isang legislated wage hike na kanyang patuloy na isusulong upang makatugon ito sa mga nagbabagong pangangailangan ng pamilyang Pilipino at mabuhay ng marangal ang bawat isa.

Decent livelihood is not just about jobs — it is about ensuring that every Filipino earns a living wage with dignity and stability.

Bong Revilla will also push for legislation that will boost labor opportunities, and promote livelihood for every Filipino family. His vision is for Filipinos to not only reach their full potential, but for everyone to reap the benefits of their hard work while continuously being protected from inflation, abuse and exploitation.

His legislative priorities also include stronger job security laws and improved benefits for workers — whether in formal employment, freelancing, or the gig economy.

Pagkain sa Bawat Hapag: No Filipino Left Hungry

Real development cannot be attained until there are families who struggle to put meals on the table. For Bong Revilla, no Filipino should go hungry in a land blessed with fertile soil and abundant natural resources.

Strengthening the country’s agriculture sector will remain as his commitment — cognizant that it is not just a source of livelihood but a pillar of food security.

His agenda includes greater investment in farmers and fisherfolk, ensuring their protection; assuring fair prices for their produce; providing them access to modern equipment; and sheltering them against calamities and unfair trade practices. He will continue to push for more direct government assistance to agricultural workers — from financial aid to infrastructure projects that will improve farm-to-market access in order to lessen cost of food.

Acknowledging the need to modernize Philippine agriculture, harnessing technology, innovation, and the use of renewable energy to boost productivity through legislation is imperative.

This will encourage agricultural entrepreneurship, protection of farmlands, and assuring resilient food supply.

Food security is not just about production — it is about affordability. Bong Revilla is determined to fight for policies that will control inflation, curb smuggling and hoarding, and lower the cost of essential goods.

His goal is simple: to make nutritious, affordable food that is accessible to every Filipino household. Para sa kanya, hindi katanggap-tanggap na may sikmurang kumakalam.

Katarungang Panlipunan: Justice and Equity for All

A just society is one where every Filipino has equal access to opportunities, services, and protection under the law.

Proceeding from his legislative track record focused on social justice, Bong Revilla will continue advocating for legislation that will provide equal economic, political and social rights and opportunities, opening doors of access and opportunity for everyone, particularly those in greatest need. These include access to healthcare, education, housing, and social welfare programs through free medical services in government hospitals, accessible scholarships and educational aid, and increased financial aid for struggling families.

This commitment to social justice is rooted in his belief that the government must uplift the marginalized, protect the vulnerable, and ensure that progress is shared by all. This means pushing for stronger policies for the least, the lost, and the last.

Aksyon sa Tunay na Buhay: Real Solutions, Real Change

Senator Bong Revilla has never wavered in his commitment to serving the Filipino people with action and compassion. His platform is not just a promise — it is a continuation of his lifelong mission to uplift lives, empower communities, and create lasting change.

With disenteng hanapbuhay, pagkain sa bawat hapag, and katarungang panlipunan as his priorities, he will continue to champion laws and programs that bring real and tangible benefits to every Filipino. His leadership is defined not by rhetoric but by results – not only that is theoretically good, but is palpably felt.

Tuloy ang Aksyon sa Tunay na Buhay. Tuloy ang laban para sa bawat pamilya; para sa isang mas masaganang kinabukasan; at para sa isang Bagong Pilipinas.

Election history

ELECTION YEAR	POSITION SOUGHT	PARTY	OUTCOME
1995	Vice Governor, Cavite	LP	won: 315,071 votes
1998	Governor, Cavite	LAKAS NUCD-UMDP	won: 441,601 votes
2004	Senator	LAKAS-CMD	won: ranked 2nd out of 48 candidates with 15.8 M votes
2010	Senator	LAKAS-KAMPI-CMD	won: ranked 1st out of 61 candidates with 19.5 M votes
2019	Senator	LAKAS-CMD	won: ranked 11th out of 62 candidates with 14.6 M votes

Sources:

Personal Information
Sources: COC, SALN, Comelec, news reports

Education
Sources: www.bongrevillajr.ph, candidate’s bio, Senate website, DAP

Career
Sources: Senate, www.bongrevillajr.ph

Candidacy in the 2025 Philippine elections
Sources: COC, www.bongrevillajr.ph, Sen. Bong Revilla’s office

Election history
Sources: Comelec, news reports