Cebu City, Philippines – Senator Bong Revilla experienced a close call on Friday, March 28, 2025, when the helicopter he was traveling in made an emergency landing in a town in Cebu. The incident occurred around 4:00 PM.
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| Senator Bong Revilla's helicopter made an emergency landing in Cebu after a kite string snagged the rotor blades. The senator and his team were traveling to the Cebu airport for a flight to Iloilo when the incident occurred./PHOTO/S: Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. Facebook |
Revilla and his team were en route to the airport to catch a flight to Iloilo City after attending campaign rallies in various Cebu towns. However, their journey was interrupted when a kite string became entangled in the helicopter's rotor.
In a Facebook Live video, Revilla recounted the incident: “We had an emergency landing here in Cebu. I was supposed to be on my way to the airport, and then this happened. Someone was flying a kite, and thankfully we didn't crash. We were so lucky. At least we're safe. We managed to make an emergency landing.”
The helicopter landed in a wide-open area, allowing the pilot to safely remove the entangled kite string. After the string was removed, they continued their flight to the airport. Revilla expressed his gratitude to the landowner who allowed them to land on their property.
Revilla admitted that everyone on board was understandably nervous during the incident. He also expressed his thanks to the pilot for their skill and calm response to the situation.
The incident occurred during the ongoing local election campaign period, with Revilla participating in rallies across Cebu. Despite the emergency landing, he successfully caught his flight to Iloilo and participated in a campaign rally there.
Congresswoman Lani Mercado, Revilla's wife, spoke about the incident, expressing her relief that her husband was safe. She revealed that she was supposed to be in Cebu but a last-minute schedule change led to Revilla going instead. She noted the challenging weather conditions in Cebu, with strong winds. She also emphasized that the helicopter was relatively new and the pilot was highly skilled, contributing to the safe emergency landing.
Mercado highlighted the inherent risks involved in frequent travel between campaign rallies, especially given the recent helicopter incident involving Senator Bato dela Rosa. She stressed the importance of caution and preparedness for such situations.
Senator Revilla and his team are safe and unharmed, underscoring the importance of safety precautions during this busy campaign season. The incident serves as a reminder of the potential hazards faced by candidates during their campaign travels.
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