Popular game show host Willie Revillame dismissed rumors about his financial difficulties following his loss in the 2025 senatorial elections.

At the launch of his upcoming game show, Wilyonaryo, at Seda Hotel in Quezon City on Jan. 20, Willie expressed surprise at the origin of these rumors.

"Hindi totoo yun eh. Minsan natatawa na lang ako eh or kung saan nila kinukuha yun. Hindi mo alam kung kino-content ka or may galit sayo. (That's not true. Sometimes I just laugh or wonder where they get that from. You don't know if they're making fun of you or if someone's angry with you.)"

"Ganito lang yun eh. Kung meron kang property na may nagkagusto at kikita ka ng doble, hindi mo ba ibebenta? So mag-i-invest ka uli. (It's simple: if you own a property that someone wants and you can make double the profit by selling, why wouldn't you? Then you reinvest)," the popular showbiz personality said.

Willie explained that he referenced some of his properties not to boast, but to clarify that he is not struggling financially.

"May bago akong resort sa Puerto Galera. May pinapaganda ako roon na high-end hotel. Meron akong biniling dalawang floor sa isang penthouse sa BGC. Buong floor hindi lang isang unit. May 800 square meters each. May binili rin akong apat na unit sa isang condominium sa tapat ng mall sa BGC. (I have a new resort in Puerto Galera. I'm renovating a high-end hotel there. I bought two floors in a penthouse in BGC. The whole floor, not just one unit. It's 800 square meters each. I also bought four units in a condominium across from the mall in BGC.)"

"Isa lang ang naibenta kong property sa Tagaytay kasi sobrang laki. Hindi ko na rin maasikaso. May tatlo akong chopper. May yate pa rin ako na binili ko ng $10 million or P580 million. (I only sold one property in Tagaytay because it was too big. I can't take care of it anymore. I have three choppers. I still have a yacht that I bought for $10 million or P580 million)."

"Ayoko na sanang sabihin ito baka sabihin ninyo nagyayabang ako. Kaso gusto kong sabihin na hindi naman ako naghihirap. Pinaghirapan ko ang mga ito. (I don't want to say this because you might say I'm bragging. But I want to say that I'm not suffering. I worked hard for these properties)," Willie said.

Willie expressed gratitude to the television networks that trusted him with game shows and gave him these opportunities. Most importantly, he was deeply appreciative of the unwavering support from the Filipino masses.

"Kaya pinasasalamatan ko ang ABS-CBN, TV5, GMA, at ALLTV. Lahat ng ito ay buong loob na tinulungan ako. Pero siyempre ang pinaka-importante sa lahat ay yung mga tao na sumuporta sa lahat ng programa ko. Kung hindi dahil sa kanila lalo na yung mahihirap at masa wala ako. Kapag ayaw sa'yo ng mga tao hindi ka magre-rate. (So I thanked ABS-CBN, TV5, GMA, and ALLTV. They really helped me. But of course the most important thing is the people who support all my programs. Your shows will not rate if they don't like you)," the Wilyonaryo host said.

On love life, Willie remarked, "Zero. Walang saysay. HIndi ko na naisip yun eh. (It's zero. It's nonsense. I don't think about it anymore.)"

Willie will turn 65 on Jan. 27. Asked about his birthday wish, he answered: "Wala na akong wish eh. Siguro maging successful lang ito okay na ako. Siguro maging masaya lang tayo at matapos na ang problema natin sa bansa. Hindi talaga tayo aasenso hangga't may partido. Sobrang kawawa tayo. Kapag naging successful ang show na ito, tutulungan ko ang gobyerno, lalo na ang ating mga mahihirap na kababayan. (I don't have any wishes anymore. Maybe if this show is successful, I'll be okay. Maybe we can just be happy, and our problems in the country will be over. We won't really progress if we are divided. If this show is successful, I will help the government, especially our poor countrymen.)"

Willie promises life-changing prizes, endless excitement, and the opportunity for every Filipino to dream bigger as he returns to host Wilyonaryo.

Kuya Wil is set to open a new chapter in Philippine game shows, bringing fun and winning opportunities directly to households nationwide. Originally planned as an online streaming show similar to today’s popular e-gaming platforms, Wilyonaryo was later offered airtime by the Kapatid Network. The show will debut on Jan. 25—two days before the “pambansang kuya” turns 65—via its official website, wilyonaryo.com.

“Wilyonaryo” is not just another game show. Alongside his beloved games, Kuya Wil introduces “WILPICK,” a raffle-style game that lets anyone from Luzon, the Visayas, or Mindanao try their luck for life-changing prizes.

Approved by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), “WILPICK” gives Filipinos across the country the chance to win millions without even leaving their homes.

Previously, his show’s contestants had to be in the studio to try their luck at opening the boxes. Now, participants can join from the comfort of their homes and still have a chance to become millionaires.

For Willie, “Ibang level na nga ito. Kumbaga, nag-innovate na tayo dahil pinagsama natin ang mundo ko ng game show at online gaming para hindi na lang sa loob ng studio may mananalo. Binibigyan natin ng fair na chance ‘yung mga kababayan natin na nasa iba’t ibang panig ng bansa. Pupunta lang sila sa website namin na wilyonaryo.com para mag-register at mag-avail ng tickets, at may tyansa na silang mapili at manalo ng hindi lang isa, dalawa, o tatlong milyon, pwedeng mas malaki pa. (This is truly the next level. We’ve innovated by combining my world of game shows with online gaming, so winning isn’t limited to those in the studio. We’re giving our fellow Filipinos from all over the country a fair chance. They just need to visit our website, wilyonaryo.com, to register and avail of tickets. They could be selected to win not just one, two, or three million, but even more.)”

During the Wilyonaryo Grand Press Conference, Kuya Wil gave the media a preview of how WILPICK is played. The mechanics are simple: players must first register at wilyonaryo.com. Once registered, they can buy tickets using their chosen combination.

They will select four non-repeating letters from A to Z and one color from 12 options. The player with the correct combination and sequence of the four letters and one color wins millions.

There are also consolation prizes for players who match some of the letters and colors revealed in the boxes. From Monday to Friday, there are three raffle draws each day, and a ticket costs just ₱60, giving you three chances to win.

“Mahigit dalawang dekada na akong game show host, pero hindi pa rin nagbabago ang hangarin ko na kahit papaano ay mabigyan ng panalo sa buhay ang mas maraming Pilipino (I've been a game show host for over two decades, but my goal has never changed, to give as many Filipinos as possible a chance to win in life),” Willie said.

He added, “Kaya talagang ginawa at pinaghandaan ko itong ‘Wilyonaryo’ dahil sigurado akong napakaraming mga Pilipino ang mananalo (That’s why I created and carefully prepared ‘Wilyonaryo,’ because I'm confident that many Filipinos will win).”

In celebration of Kuya Wil’s 65th birthday, Wilyonaryo will premiere on Sunday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m. It’s his birthday, but he’s the one giving gifts to the viewers. There’s so much more to look forward to, so register now at wilyonaryo.com, avail of tickets, watch the show, and find out if you’ll be the program’s very first millionaire.

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