Politics Country February 23, 2025

Willie Revillame Open to Senate Role Amid Impeachment

TV host and senatorial candidate Willie Revillame states his willingness to serve as a senator-judge if Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment reaches Congress. He emphasizes his commitment to vote based on evidence and expresses his independence as a candidate.


Willie Revillame Open to Senate Role Amid Impeachment

TV host and senatorial candidate Willie Revillame has expressed his openness to serve as a senator-judge in the event that Vice President Sara Duterte faces impeachment proceedings during the 20th Congress. Although he has not yet reviewed the specific charges against Duterte, Revillame made it clear that he would uphold the law and make his decision based on concrete evidence. He asserted that if the Vice President is proven guilty, he would vote in favor of her impeachment.

In the current senatorial race, Revillame is comfortably positioned within the coveted "Magic 12" list of candidates. Emphasizing his status as an independent contender, he stressed that he is unaffiliated with any political party. Instead of traditional campaign strategies, Revillame opts to engage with voters directly, avoiding elaborate stage presentations.

"I believe it is the opportune moment for me to extend my assistance to the public," Revillame stated, underscoring his commitment to being a responsive and responsible public servant.