Senator Bong Revilla publicly admitted that he has illegitimate children aside from the six he shares with his wife, Lani Mercado.
Revilla made the revelation during a media conference for his upcoming film, Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Season 3.
He confirmed that his wife and their six children are aware of his “love children.”
The senator mentioned that these children are girls but did not provide additional details, including their mothers’ identities.
“Lani knows the truth. Yes, there are [children],” Revilla stated. “You will get to know them in time.”
He stressed that he has no plans to hide his children, saying it would be unfair to them.
“You can’t hide that. It’s unfair to the kids. When they’re your children, they’re your children. They’re your blood. You love them, and I’m not ashamed of it,” he added.
Revilla has been married to actress-turned-politician Lani Mercado since 1986, and they have six children: Bryan, Jolo, Inah, Alexandra, Gianna, Franzel, and Ramboy.
Before his marriage, Revilla had a relationship with Lovely Guzman, a non-showbiz personality, with whom he has a son, Luigi.
Revilla’s new film, Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis, co-stars Beauty Gonzalez and is set for release on December 22.
The movie is a remake of the 1994 action-comedy film of the same name, with Revilla reprising his role as Bartolome “Bart/Tolome” Reynaldo and Gonzalez playing Gloria, originally portrayed by Lani Mercado.