Press Release
September 16, 2008

REVILLA OKAYS MINDANAO PEACE RIDE

To boost further Christian - Muslim relationship in the country, Senator Bong Revilla assured motorbikers that he will join them in the motorcycle peace caravan in Mindanao scheduled after Ramadan.

This was the commitment given by Revilla to the officers of Motorcycle Philippines Federation (MCPF), the umbrella organization of different rider clubs nationwide, during their recent meeting in the Senate.

In their meeting, the MCPF formally informed and explained to the senator details about their planned "Freedom Ride for Peace in Mindanao", the first ever motorcade of various motorcycle riders advocating peace in Mindanao .

The MCPF requested Revilla to lead the Christian motorcycle riders when they launch the caravan. For the Muslim motorcycle riders, the MCPF is eyeing Revilla's fellow action star Robin Padilla."Rest assured that I will participate in the peace caravan. The event will prove that serious concern for peace in Mindanao is greatly increasing in various sector in the country, including the motorcycle sector," Revilla said.

The lawmaker stressed that the event is a unique venue to further realize the search for peace in Mindanao is alive both Christian and Muslim Filipinos. "Having our Christian and Muslim countrymen together is a meaningful event to show that we are all one in the pursuit of the much-awaited peace in the region. We are all Filipinos," he pointed out.

The senator also expressed optimism that Padilla will also grant the MCPF's request for him to lead the Muslim motorcycle riders. "Robin has long been calling for peace in Mindanao . He is a perfect choice to represent our Muslim countrymen," said Revilla, who starred with Padilla in blockbuster movie "Alega Gang".

Revilla also thanked anew the MCPF which has a million motor biker members nationwide, for its continuous support to his road safety crusade, particularly to his Mandatory Helmet Bill and Kids Off Motorcycle Bill.

Under the Mandatory Helmet Bill, all motorcycle riders, the driver and the back rider, must wear standard quality helmets while driving motorcycles, whether on long or short drives, in any time of the day, in any type of road and highway. Exempted are drivers of tricycles.

On the other hand, the Kids Off Motorcycle Bill seeks to prohibit children seven years old and below to rides on motorcycles along national highways.

Revilla expressed optimism that his Mandatory Helmet Bill will be passed as earlier as expected after the Senate Committee on Public Services, the committee where the proposed measure was submitted, recommended to separate it from a comprehensive road safety code.

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