TV host Willie Revillame addressed critics of his Senate run through a recent Facebook post, where he updated his profile picture to include his campaign tagline “Puso Para sa Bayan” and spoke up about doubts surrounding his qualifications.
In his caption, Revillame responded to comments questioning his capability to enter politics. “Sabi nga nila wala daw akong alam. Tama sila. Wala akong alam na mang-api ng kapwa. Wala akong alam na mang-isa ng kapwa Pilipino. Wala akong alam na magnakaw. Ang alam ko lang ay makagawa ng kabutihan sa mga nangangailangan nating kababayan,” he wrote.
Revillame, who is running as an independent candidate in the May 2025 midterm elections, emphasized his long history of helping people through his work. “Mahigit DALAWANG DEKADA nang TUMUTULONG NOON at TULOY PA RIN ang PAGTULONG NGAYON! PUSO para sa BAYAN at GALING sa PUSO,” he added.
But while some netizens showed support, others remained critical of his decision to seek a Senate seat.
One comment read, “Naku nmn Kuya will, kahit di kayo tumakbo sa senado, makakatulong din kayo sa taong bayan. Kung gusto nyo lang… And now sino naman ang nang uto Sayo para gumastos sa pagtakbo sa senado na alam ng lahat na di ka pasado sa qualification???”
Another pointed out the responsibilities of the position, saying, “Hindi sa pagtulong ang gawa ng senador..noooh gagawa ka ng batas ng para sa tao or sa bayan.”
Still, some defended Revillame from the backlash. “Tama ka sir wil, sino pa ung my pinagaralan sya pa ung magnanakaw,” one netizen commented.
