Bong Revilla Confesses to Having Kids Outside Marriage
BONG REVILLA – Sen. Bong Revilla openly confesses to fathering children outside his marriage, sparking widespread curiosity and intrigue.
Actor-politician Bong Revilla recently disclosed that he has more illegitimate children outside his marriage to Lani Mercado. This revelation came during the media conference for the third season of his show, “Tolome: Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis,” held on Saturday, December 14.
When asked about his character dealing with a child born outside marriage, Revilla candidly admitted that this situation mirrors his real life. “Alam ni Lani kung ano ‘yung totoo (Lani knows the truth). Meron [anak sa labas]. But I’m not going to. Pero meron (But there are),” he said, adding, “Makikilala niyo rin kung sino siya, kung sino sila (You will soon know about them).”
Sen. Bong Revilla emphasized that his wife is aware of the truth and that he does not feel ashamed about his other children. He stressed the importance of acknowledging them, saying, “Hindi naman pwede itago ‘yan, unfair ‘yon sa mga bata. Kapag anak mo, anak mo. Dugo mo ‘yon. Mahalin mo ‘yon. At hindi ko ikinahihiya ‘yon (You can’t hide that; it’s unfair to the children. If they are your children, they are your blood. You should love them, and I am not ashamed of them).”
The senator confirmed that he has two daughters outside his marriage but refrained from revealing their names or the identities of their mothers.
Revilla previously had an affair with Lovely Guzman, a non-showbiz personality, before marrying Lani Mercado. From that relationship, he has a son named Luigi.
Despite the revelations, Revilla’s marriage with Mercado remains strong. The couple, who married in 1986 through a civil ceremony, share seven children: Bryan, Jolo, Inah, Alexandra, Gianna, Franzel, and Ramboy.
This admission adds a new dimension to Revilla’s public persona, as he balances his roles as a husband, father, and public servant. While the identities of his other children remain undisclosed, his acknowledgment of them highlights his commitment to embracing his responsibilities as a parent.
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