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Sen. Bong Revilla shelves VP aspiration on dad's advice


MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. has decided to shelve his plan to run for vice president in the 2010 elections following the advice of his father. In a report aired over "Showbiz Central" on Sunday, the younger Revilla disclosed that his father, former Sen. Ramon Revilla Sr. had advised him "to wait" instead of risking his political career in what he called a "one-on-one competition." "Actually sa totoo lang daddy ko ang pumupigil sa akin na tumakbo akong bise-president kaya medyo nag slow down ako," Revilla said. "Sabi niya: 'Anak, you're still young. Gusto ko senador ka lang. Bata ka pa. Huwag kang magmadali." [“Actually it was my father who stopped from running as vice president. That’s why I slowed down. He told me: 'Son, you’re still young. I want you remain as senator. You’re still young, don't rush."] Revilla made the statement during the 82nd birthday celebration of his father last week. The elder Revilla, who is chairman of the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA), is still recuperating from a stroke he suffered last September. The younger Revilla, for his part, said he would heed his father's earnest request, saying he could not turn down the appeal of his ailing father. "I'm willing to wait," he said. - Aie Balagtas See, GMANews.TV
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