Revilla to go after bashers, people spreading fake news about him

Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. on Saturday said he will be going after some of his bashers and those who spread "fake news" that he was already dead.

"Parang mali 'pag in-ignore mo, sa tingin ko i-head on mo na. Sa ngayon nagga-gather na ako ng mga ebidensya sa kanila, kinausap ko na rin ang PNP (Philippine National Police) at NBI (National Bureau of Investigation)," Revilla said in a radio interview.

Revilla said Senate President Vicente Sotto III had already filed a bill penalizing fake news or disinformation spread online.

"Ayoko sabihin ng mga tao na ginagamit ko ito para sa sarili ko, kumukuha lang ako ng timing kung sumusobra na naman, open ang social media, pero 'pag sumusobra na sa tingin ko dapat nating taasan na ang parusa sa cyberbullying. Sa tingin ko malapit na kukuha lang ng buwelo, alam ko 'pag binuksan ko ito katakot-takot na bash na naman ang aabutin ko," he said.

The senator tested positive for COVID-19 back in August.

While still recovering from COVID-19, he said he was hurt by some ill-wishers who wanted him dead.

On August 24, Revilla announced he was cleared for discharge and was advised to continue his treatment at home. -Jamil Santos/MDM, GMA News