Senatorial reelectionist Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. has committed to proposing legislation aimed at reducing movie ticket prices.

Bong made the promise during a media conference with the showbiz editors at Victorino's in Morato, Quezon City on March 1.

"Ngayon pa lang, gagawa kami ng batas para babaan ang bayad sa sinehan. "We will come up with a legislation to lower movie theater fees)," the senator said. 

He added: "Nakikita natin sa mahina na ang isang libo para sa isang tao na kasama ang kanyang pamilya para manood ng sine. (We see that it already costs a thousand pesos for a person to go see a movie with his family.)

"Dati ang bayad sa sinehan ay P50, P100, P200? Ngayon yata P400 o P500? Kasi sinasabi nila kaya naman (magbayad) eh. Nakaka-afford. Eh paano naman yung hindi (nakaka-afford)? (Previously, the movie theater fee was P50, P100, P200? Now it's P400 or P500?  They say they can afford it. So what about those who can't?)

"Mayayaman na lang ang nakaka-experience ng sine unless hatiin nila na may sinehan na pangmayaman at sinehan para sa iba. Hindi naman pwedeng ganun. Aayusin natin yan. We will make sure na hindi maabuso ang mga tao. (Only the rich can experience cinema unless they divide it into theaters for the rich and theaters for everyone else. That's not acceptable. We will fix that. We will make sure people are not abused)," Bong said. 

The initiative, Bong stated, aims to encourage the public to return to theaters, which have struggled due to the pandemic over the past few years.

"Kailangan talaga maganda ang pelikula para humatak ng manonood at hindi aantayin na lang sa streaming platform or online. (A movie really needs to be good to attract viewers and not just wait for streaming or online)," he said.

At the same press conference, Bong discussed his campaign, laws that have been passed, and various issues in the entertainment industry.

Bong expressed his gratitude for the people's continued support during his campaign, noting that he can truly feel their love for the initiatives he has undertaken since the official campaign period began.

Among the meaningful laws he passed include the “Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act” (RA 11997), “Expanded Centenarians Act” (RA 11982), “Free College Entrance Examination Act” (RA 12006), “No Permit, No Exam Policy Prohibition Act” (RA 11984), and the “Permanent Validity of the Certificates of Live Birth, Death, and Marriage Act” (RA 11909).

A man of action and defender of the poor and the oppressed, this true-blooded Caviteño has brought these silver screen attributes into real life since 1995 when he served as vice governor. 

Despite being a rookie public servant, he courageously supported and implemented anti-drug programs as Chairman of the Cavite Multi-Agency Anti-Drug Council (CMAC) which led to the biggest drug haul and apprehension in the Philippines at that time. 

His vigilant anti-drug efforts earned him a Medal of Valor and an International Award of Honor from the International Narcotics Enforcement Officers Association, Inc.

In 1998, his record-breaking achievements became the foundation for his election as provincial governor. 

During his term, Cavite's image transformed from a notorious murder capital to one of the country's most peaceful provinces.

Appointed chairman of Videogram Regulatory Board (now Optical Media Board) in 2002,  he vigorously fought video and music piracy, leaving no stones unturned in running after syndicates and individuals involved in the illegal trade. 

Under his leadership, the VRB conducted 3,480 major operations, including routine inspections throughout the country, which turned over P5 billion worth of goods seized and convicted of 21 optical disc pirates, two videotape pirates, and five large-scale distributors and retailers. This feat accorded him international recognition from the Motion Picture Association in Hollywood, USA.

His illustrious years in public service while serving as part of the executive branch led to a high level of trust reposed in him by the people which catapulted him to the Senate in 2004. 

And after having proven his weight in gold, he garnered the most votes when he was re-elected as Senator of the Republic in 2010. 

Then just a neophyte lawmaker, Senator Bong Revilla headed two important committees during the 13th Congress - the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media, and the Senate Committee on Public Works. 

Despite all the political persecution he faced when his second term was about to end, he was elected back to the Senate in 2019. 

In the 19th Congress, he continued to pursue social justice, public order and security, improved teachers’   welfare,   travel safety,  community empowerment, and infrastructure development. During the First Regular Session of the 19th Congress, he already filed 308 bills and 89 resolutions. The rest is history.