Bong on dad Ramon Revilla Sr.: You have lived a full life

Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. on Saturday honored his father, former Senator Ramon Revilla Sr., on Facebook, saying he "lived a full life."

"We love you Daddy. You will greatly be missed. You have lived a full life – far greater than anyone could ever wish for to say it was complete and lived well," the younger Revilla wrote.

He went on to say Ramon Sr. touched many lives in the arts and in public service.

"Napakarami mong mga buhay na nahaplos sa iyong sining at sa iyong paglilingkod sa bayan," Bong said.

Ramon Sr. passed away on Friday due to heart failure at the age of 93.

Ramon Sr., whose real name was Jose Acuña Bautista, was a popular action star before he turned to government service and politics. Among the laws he authored as legislator were Republic Act (RA) 8150 or the Public Works and Highways Infrastructure Program, RA 6425 or the Dangerous Drugs Act, RA 8370 or the Children’s Media Act, and RA 8294 which amended certain provisions of Presidential Decree No. 1866, lowering the penalties imposed for illegal possession of firearms.

'Salamat sa lahat'

Bong thanked Ramon Sr. for being a good father and mentor, and asked him to say hello to his mother Azucena "Cena" Mortel who passed away in the late 80s.

"Salamat sa lahat Daddy. Salamat sa pagiging mabuting ama; isang mentor na umakay sa akin sa industriya; sa pagbigay at pamana sa akin ng iyong pangalan; higit sa lahat, sa iyong pagmamahal," he wrote.

"Please say hello to Mommy Cena for us. I love you," Bong said, before sharing a video showing highlights in the life of Ramon Sr. 

Ramon Sr. is also the father of Cavite 2nd District Representative Strike Revilla; and Evelyn Bautista-Jaworski, wife of former basketball superstar and ex-Senator Robert Jaworski; among others.

He is also the father of slain actor-model Ramgen Revilla. Ramgen's siblings were considered suspects in the their brother's murder on October 2011.

Ramon Sr. had fathered at least 72 children from 16 different women. 

Wake

Bong said the wake of his father will be held in Bacoor City, Cavite at the Revilla Compound at 305 Aguinaldo Highway starting 2 p.m. on Saturday.

"The family requests the public to give us and close friends time to grieve privately until further notice," he said.

"Flowers and Mass cards will be received starting 12:00 noon tomorrow," the senator added.

—KG, GMA News