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Revilla undergoes procedure for ureteral stones

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PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE PEOPLE: Sen. Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr., presides over the organizational meeting of the Committee on Public Works and a briefing by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Monday, August 15, 2022. In his opening message, Revilla said that under his leadership, he assures that pubic infrastructure projects will always be for the benefit of the Filipino people. "When we speak of public infrastructure, we also know it entails billions of public funds. This is why we work hand in hand in providing projects for the people and we have to guarantee that it is always guided by accountability. Projects must be carried through to the finish line and if not, people responsible for the delays and failures should be held to account," he said. (Bibo Nueva España/Senate PRIB)

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. underwent a procedure for ureteral stones on Wednesday afternoon.

According to his office, Revilla was transported to St. Luke’s Medical Center – Global City in Taguig at 5 a.m. due to “unbearable abdominal pain.”

“After tests, it was determined that Senator Revilla was suffering from Ureteral stones that caused his pain and nausea,” his office stated in a medical bulletin.

Currently, Revilla is in recovery after getting treatment at 2:30 p.m.

Despite the procedure, Revilla attended the plenary session virtually.

His colleagues extended their well wishes and prayers to Revilla.

“We wish our distinguished colleague Senator Bong Revilla well and a speedy recovery. He’s in the hospital today,” Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said during the session.

Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva, meanwhile, said: “Our sincerest concern and prayers for our dear colleague Senator Bong Revilla… We know what he is going through and we are all in agreement for his fast recovery.”

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