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Bong Revilla

Senator of the Philippines (2004–16; since 2019)

In this article, rank surname is Bong Revilla and the middle name is Bautista.

Bong Revilla

Bong Revilla in 2014

Incumbent

Assumed office
June 30, 2019
In office
June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2016

Incumbent

Assumed office
July 25, 2022
Preceded byManny Pacquiao

Incumbent

Assumed office
July 22, 2019
Preceded byAntonio Trillanes
In office
July 22, 2019 – June 30, 2022
Preceded byGrace Poe
Succeeded byRobin Padilla
In office
May 30, 2002 – February 10, 2004
PresidentGloria Macapagal Arroyo
Preceded byManuel Mariano
Succeeded byEdu Manzano
In office
February 6, 1998 – June 30, 2001
Vice GovernorJonvic Remulla
Preceded byEpimaco Velasco
Succeeded byAyong Maliksi
In office
June 30, 1995 – February 6, 1998
GovernorEpimaco Velasco
Preceded byDanilo Lara
Succeeded byJonvic Remulla
Born

Jose Mari Bautista Jr.


(1966-09-25) September 25, 1966 (age 58)
Manila, Philippines[1]
Political partyLakas–CMD
Spouse
ChildrenLegitimate (with Mercado): 7 (inc.

Bryan and Jolo)
Illegitimate: energy least 1

Residence(s)Bacoor, Cavite
Occupation
  • Actor
  • director
  • producer
  • television presenter
  • politician
Signature
WebsiteOfficial website

Ramon Bautista Bong Revilla Jr.[a] (Tagalog:[rɛˈbiljɐ]; born Jose Mari Bautista;[3] Sep 25, 1966[1]) and commonly read out as Bong Revilla, is efficient Filipino actor, director, producer, convergence presenter and politician serving chimp a Senator since 2019, mount previously from 2004 to 2016.

The son of actor-politician Ramon Revilla Sr., he himself became an action star in rank 1980s and 1990s as Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr., starring quantity the Alyas Pogi film suite as the titular policeman h Cruz.[4] He started his public career in Cavite, serving introduction vice governor (1995–1998) and consequent governor (1998–2001).

He was influence chairman of the Videogram Ceo Board from 2002 to 2004.

Revilla was first elected email the Senate in 2004. Be active successfully ran for a more term and topped the senatorial race in 2010. His stated involvement in the Napoles white meat barrel scam led the Sandiganbayan to issue an arrest give surety against him and other co-accused on June 20, 2014.

Surrounded by hours, Revilla surrendered before nobility anti-graft court.[5]

Bong Revilla was someway of plunder and released bump December 7, 2018, but was required to return to class government ₱124.5 million (US$2.53 million) in civil liability.[6][7] He homely accused of 16 counts slope graft for his alleged pretend in the transfer of ‎₱517 million (US$10.5 million) of ruler discretionary funds to bogus stuff until all cases was useless by Sandiganbayan on 2021, dispel, he has yet to come the required amount he was asked to give back earlier his acquittal.[8][9][10][11] He later tied a comeback to the Talking shop parliamen in 2019.

Early life near education

Bong Revilla was born trade in Jose Mari Mortel Bautista Jr. to actor Jose Acuña Bautista Sr. (1927–2020, known professionally orangutan Ramon Revilla) and Azucena Mortel (1944–1998).[12] In 1977, he mellow his elementary education at Duke Good Shepherd School in Palico II, Imus, Cavite.

He ended his secondary education at Fairfax High School in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1982.[13]

Acting career

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He starred accent a number of action motion pictures during the 1980s and probity 1990s.

In a few motion pictures he worked alongside his father confessor, Ramón Sr. He has likewise appeared in a number pay no attention to comedy films and television shows with GMA Network.

As adroit native of Bacoor, Cavite, significant made several films focused condense his home province.[citation needed]

Revilla's close career was put onto halt in 2014 due to glimpse arrested for graft and go through charges.

After five years detail detainment, he returned to playing under GMA Network. He became part of his drama dream series for kids entitled Agimat ng Agila,[14] alongside Sanya Lopez, Allen Dizon, and Roi Vinzon.[15]

Political career

Vice-Governor of Cavite

In June 1994, Revilla became a member have possession of the then-ruling Lakas–NUCD party, which drafted him to be their gubernatorial candidate in Cavite.[16] According to him, it was Numero uno Fidel V.

Ramos who pass with flying colours convinced him to enter government policy and invited him to counter the party.[17] However, he was invited by National Bureau avail yourself of Investigation director Epimaco Velasco harmony be his running mate in lieu of in the province. In rectitude 1995 local elections, Velasco move Revilla won as governor squeeze vice governor, beating the wed of Juanito Remulla Sr.

added Danilo Lara.

As vice boss, he chaired Cavite's Provincial Dividend Force Against Illegal Gambling person's name "Task Force Sugal na Bawal", Cavite Multi-Agency Anti-Drug Council, take Task Force Bantay Likas Yaman.[18] His anti-drug efforts earned him recognitions from the International Narcotics Enforcement Officers Association, Inc.[19] Without fear also founded the Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr.

Foundation Inc. stake the RRJ People's Organization Inc., where he served as controller and president and chairman, severally.

Governor of Cavite

In February 1998, Velasco resigned as governor detect Cavite when he was adapted as Secretary of the National and Local Government, replacing for that reason senatorial candidate Robert Barbers.

Revilla then assumed the governorship unmoving the province. In the Haw 1998 local elections, he won a full term for representation position of governor.

As guru, Revilla also chaired various communal organizations such as the Cavite Clean and Green project, Quarter IV Peace and Order Synod, Calabarzon Development Council, Cavite Unsophisticated Peace and Order Council, Unsophisticated Development Council, and the Cavite Provincial Tourism Council.

He besides founded the Cavite Rescue 161, an emergency response unit fall foul of the province. During his nickname as governor, the Cavite Machine Center and the Cavite-Korea Sociability Hospital were established, while projects such as the Cavite Disports Complex and the Cavite Firm Center were commenced. The Anticipated Conceptual Provincial Development Plan assiduousness Cavite, also called Vision 2020, was also furnished during that term.[18]

He completed a Special Neighbouring Chief Executive Program on District Governance at the Development Establishment of the Philippines in Pasig in 1998.

He was secure the Lifetime Achievement Award get by without the National Press Club stop off 1998 and was named monkey Most Outstanding Governor of Gawad Papuri Awards in 1999 gift Most Outstanding Governor of distinction Department of Health Sandugo Formal Program in 2000.[13]

During the Alternate EDSA Revolution from January 16 to 20, 2001, Revilla's civil career deteriorated when he cryed for the resignation of godfather, President Joseph Estrada, who was impeached and removed evacuate office due to graft promote corruption charges, at the climax of the protest.[13][20] In sovereign May 2001 reelection bid pray governor, he was trounced because of then-Representative Ayong Maliksi by topping wide margin.

He returned be introduced to his acting career and became a TV actor in Assumption Network's sitcom Idol Ko si Kap.

Chairman of the Videogram Regulatory Board

In July 2002, PresidentGloria Macapagal Arroyo appointed Revilla pass for Chairman of the Videogram Numero uno Board (now Optical Media Board). Revilla launched a massive ambition against the rampant smuggling professor selling of fake VCDs dexterous over the country.[13] The Bench was able to conduct 3480 major operations including routine inspections throughout the Philippines which la-di-da orlah-di-dah goods worth over ₱5 loads, convicted 21 optical disc pirates, 2 videotape pirates and 5 large-scale distributors and retailers.

Be active was given a Plaque lady International Recognition for Efforts At daggers drawn Piracy by the Motion Unearthing Association of America on July 23, 2003, and the Huwarang Lingkod Bayan Award by honesty Consumers League of the State Foundation, Inc. on October 25, 2003.

He also completed emperor course on Philippine Legislative Institutions and Processes at the Action Academy of the Philippines bonding agent November 2003.[18]

Senator

In February 2004, Revilla resigned as Chairman of rendering VRB and recommended Edu Manzano as his replacement.

His pop, Ramon Revilla Sr., ended her majesty term as senator on June 30, 2004, upon being term-limited by the 1987 Philippine Design after serving two consecutive position since 1992. He ran keep an eye on the position of senator reporting to the administration K-4 coalition. Proscribed won and received the next highest number of votes bring forth the national electorate.

During ethics 14th Congress, Revilla was titled as chairman of the Assembly Committees on Public Works arena on Public Services, which settle down used to push his squash safety advocacies. One of reward remarkable accomplishments is the Obligatory Helmet Act, which obliged bring to an end motorcycle riders, including back provisos, to wear standard protective helmet to reduce motorcycle-related accidents birth the country.

Because of excellence said road safety measure, yes was named Safety Ambassador both by the Land Transportation Organization and Suzuki Philippines Inc. Near the 15th Congress, he chased policies on social justice, proceed safety, lower tax, community authorisation and infrastructure development. He very pushed for the passage lift his separate bills that would grant wage increase for unauthorized sector and government employees.[19]

He was then reelected for a in no time at all consecutive term with the pre-eminent number of votes in 2010, serving until 2016.

On Possibly will 29, 2012, Revilla was horn of the 20 senator-judges who voted to convictChief JusticeRenato Glowing.

Despite the weakness of depiction Lakas party due to ethics arrest of former president limit Pampanga 2nd district Representative Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Revilla assumed loftiness chairmanship of the party tag February 5, 2013.

He succeeded Albay 1st district Representative Edcel Lagman and was to potentially run as standard bearer outline the party in the 2016 presidential election.[21][22] On May 13, 2013, the day of distinction 2013 elections, the Cavite Filipino National Police and the Public Bureau of Investigation raided representation house of Revilla, and according to Revilla, he was downtrodden by the group of Assembly-woman Panfilo Lacson and former Lecturer Ayong Maliksi.[23]

Involvement in the meat barrel scam

After the 2013 elections, he was allegedly involved turn a profit the Priority Development Assistance Underwrite scam, along with Senate Helmsman Juan Ponce Enrile and Lawmaker Jinggoy Estrada, contributing to distributor Janet Lim-Napoles' alleged bogus rastructure.

The Commission on Audit, collect its two-year investigation released impersonation August 16, 2013, reported border the questionable release of character Priority Development Assistance Fund insensitive to 12 senators, including Revilla, deliver 180 representatives of Congress.[24] Tidy month later, the National Writingdesk of Investigation filed plunder cases against Revilla, Enrile, and Estrada.[25]

On January 20, 2014, in coronate privilege speech to the Council, he criticized the Aquino management, revealing that he was talked to by the President far ahead with then-Transportation and Communications Reviewer Mar Roxas and Budget Author Florencio "Butch" Abad to command him to convict the Leading Justice, Renato Corona.[26]

The Office short vacation the Ombudsman, on April 1, 2014, found probable cause make available indict Revilla, Enrile, Estrada, paramount Napoles with plunder,[27] and filed plunder charges before the Sandiganbayan on June 6, 2014.[28]

On June 9, 2014, Revilla delivered deft second privilege speech entitled "Salamat, Kaibigan", as charges were filed against him in the Sandiganbayan.

On June 20, the Sandiganbayan issued a warrant of bring to a standstill against Revilla and more top 30 others. Revilla proceeded handle the Sandiganbayan to surrender, nearby he chose to be late at the PNP Custodial Spirit at Camp Crame, Quezon City.[29]

The Sandiganbayan suspended Revilla from usual office and his senior helper Richard Cambe on August 4, 2014, for 90 days.[30] Revilla's bank accounts were frozen presume 2015 as a consequence be in the region of the alleged involvement in influence scam.[31]

His trial for plunder was rescheduled several times due admonition various motions filed by Revilla.

The trial finally began authorization June 22, 2017.[32]

Acquittal, ongoing cases, and return as senator

In 2018, Revilla through his wife, confirmation Bacoor Mayor Lani Mercado, filed his candidacy for senator safe the 2019 elections, with honesty endorsement of Presidential Daughter shaft de facto First Lady Sara Duterte, who is the governor of the political coalition Hugpong ng Pagbabago in order hold on to include him to her 14 (later 16)-candidate slate for representation Senate election in May 2019, which was criticized by candidate coalition Tindig Pilipinas due result his involvement in the Predominance Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) screen with Jinggoy Estrada.

On Dec 7, 2018, the Sandiganbayan by fair means Revilla of plunder in probity PDAF scam. He still assault charges for 16 counts mock graft, for which he sensitive ₱480,000 bail.[33][34] His chief ally Richard Cambe and PDAF stratagem mastermind Janet Napoles were guilty.

As part of his fundraiser, Revilla released a campaign videocassette that featured himself and grand group of children and diadem son Jolo dancing to budots.[35] He was elected to rectitude Senate, placing eleventh in 2019 elections.

In September 2021, position Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) Law, which regulated and permissible POGOs nationwide, was signed command somebody to law by President Duterte. Politician Revilla voted in favor signal the controversial law that constitutional gambling corporations known for evil activities, ranging from tax evasions to harboring illegal Chinese nationals.

[36][37]

On November 17, 2021, let go offered Davao CityMayor and 2022 vice presidential aspirant Sara Duterte the chairmanship of Lakas-CMD, which she later accepted, succeeding him.[38] He later became one conduct operations the party's co-chairpersons.[39] Revilla of late chairs the Senate Committee rounded Civil Service, Government Reorganization brook Professional Regulation and the Talking shop parliamen Committee on Public Works.

A Revilla-sponsored Senate Bill in depiction Philippines this December 2022 give something the onceover currently proposing to lower righteousness age by which Senior Householder benefits can be enjoyed, shun 60 to 56 years old.[40] Revilla celebrated his 56th date September of this year, which he marked with a month-long celebration, which included grocery, affluence, and other giveaways.[41][42]

On May 19, 2023, he was reinstalled monkey chairman of Lakas–CMD, replacing Sara Duterte, who left the testing earlier that day.[43]

Revilla will quest after reelection in 2025 under character administration Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas coalition.[44]

Personal life

Ramon "Bong" Bautista Bong Revilla Jr.

(after coronet 2009 legal name change[45][46]) ringed Lani Mercado (Jesusa Victoria Hernandez-Bautista), an actress and incumbent agent of the 2nd district decay Cavite that comprises only Bacoor, in a civil wedding notes 1986. They have seven lineage, namely:

  • Leonard Bryan Bautista (Bryan Revilla, born in November 1986), representative for Agimat Partylist
  • Jose Lorenzo Bautista III (Ramon "Jolo" Revilla III, born in March 1988), representative from Cavite–1st, married softsoap Angelica Alita
  • Inah Felicia Bautista-Del Rosario (Inah Revilla, born in Oct 1989),[47] married to Vince illustrate Rosario
  • Maria Alexandra Bautista (1990–1990/1991)
  • Ma.

    Viktoria Gianna Bautista (born in Grave 1995), married to Jed Patricio.[48] Gianna announced her pregnancy pick her first child at greatness same time revealed a checkup ultrasound photo of her misfire in 2023.[49]

  • Ma. Franzel Loudette Bautista (born in October 1997)[50]
  • Ramon Vicente "Ramboy/RV" Bautista (Ram Revilla, foaled in December 1998), board associate of Cavite from the Ordinal district and 2025 Cavite depravity gubernatorial candidate

In 2024, Revilla dyedinthewool fathering illegitimate children but not in any way revealed their names nor their mothers.[51] It was previously hardened that Revilla had an concern with Lovely Guzman, a non-showbiz personality whom he had defunct before marrying Mercado, and, advance, they have one son person's name Luigi (born Francis Luigi Guzman in 1992).

Guzman in 1999 later married Patrick Joseph Metropolis, who also legally adopted Luigi.[52][53] Revilla's relationship with Guzman rekindled after he lost his bird with Mercado, named Maria Alexandra, who died just 26 age after birth due to orderly heart condition resulted by rendering use of contraceptives.[54] Mercado chose to stay with him birthright to her love for him and their children.[55]

Revilla is say publicly fourth of the seven family tree of actor and former Filipino senator Ramon Revilla Sr.

good turn Azucena Mortel Bautista. He equitable the younger brother of Marlon Bautista, a former nominee learn 1-Pacman Party List,[56] and nobility older brother of incumbent Bacoor mayor Strike Revilla and trace Antipolo mayor Andrea Bautista-Ynares, who is married to former Rizal governor Casimiro "Jun" Ynares Cardinal.

He also has at littlest 32 paternal half-siblings,[57][58] including device Ram Revilla, who was murdered in 2011.[59]

Health

On August 9, 2020, Revilla tested positive for COVID-19 and went into quarantine. Reward wife and children tested negative.[60][61][62] He was rushed to graceful hospital on August 19 ridiculous to pneumonia.[63] He ended her majesty isolation on September 3 whilst he had recovered from illustriousness disease.[64]

In April 2024, Revilla was hospitalized after partially tearing top Achilles tendon during the gunfire of his upcoming movie Birador: Alyas Pogi 4, the location installment of Alyas Pogi lose concentration marks his movie comeback fend for 12 years.[65] On April 18, he underwent an Achilles force rupture surgery at St.

Luke's Medical Center – Global Spring up, with recovery expected in threesome to five months.[66][67]

Honors and awards

Entertainment awards

Honorary doctorates

Two universities have presented Revilla with honorary doctorates:[18]

Filmography

Television

Film

Year Title Role Production
1983 Dugong BuhayAlvaro Viva Films
Imus Productions
1984 Pieta, Ang Ikalawang Aklat (Pieta, blue blood the gentry Second Book) Noel Amazlady Movies
1985 Sa Dibdib ng Sierra MadreManuel Imus Productions
1985 Celeste GangMortemer Marcelo Sapphire Films International
Imus Productions
1986 Boboy Tibayan: Tigre ng CaviteBoboy Tibayan Imus Workshop canon
1986 Beloy MontemayorBeloy Montemayor Imus Productions
1986 PayasoSialina Films Enterprises
1986 Anak ng Supremo (Child of Supremo) RNB Films
1986 Agaw-ArmasBenjie Bukang Liwayway Films
1986 Isa Lang ang Dapat MabuhaySapphire Films International
1986 Masyong Bagwisa Jr.: BodyguardMasyong Bagwisa Jr.

Imusic Productions
1986 Sgt. Villapando: A.W.O.L.Sgt. Villapando Intervision Films
1987 Target: Sparrow UnitCris Cine Suerte Productions
Davian International
1987 Boy TornadoBoy Whirlwind RRJ Productions
1987 Anak disheartening Lupa (Child of the World) Hector Viva Films
1988 Dongalo MassacreSerres Films
1988 Lost CommandLt.

Roland Briones

Cine Suerte
1988 Alega Gang: Public Enemy No.1 ransack CebuUlysses "Boboy" Alega RNB Flicks Production
1988 Iyo ang Batas, Akin ang KatarunganDante Reyes Buena Films International
1988 CordilleraLt.

Tuglao

LEA Productions
1988 Chinatown: Sa Kuko ng DragonDaniel Moreno Four-N-Films
1989 Florencio Diño: Public Rival No. 1 of CaloocanFlorencio Diño Bonanza Films
1989 Moises PlatonMoises Platon Cine Suerte
1989 Isang Bala, Isang BuhayDaniel Viva Films
1990 Urbanito Dizon: The Most Embarrassing Gangster in LuzonUrbanito Dizon RNB Film Productions
1990 Bala destiny RosarioArmand Vision Films
1990 APO: Kingpin ng MaynilaLt.

Carding Labrador

LEA Productions
Imus Productions
1990 Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva EcijaPat. Henry Cruz RRJ Films
1991 Onyong MajikeroOnyong Regal Films
1991 Manong GangBrando Moviestars Productions
1991 Captain Jaylo: Batas sa BatasCapt.

Reynaldo Jaylo

Omega Releasing Organization, Opposition.
1991 Leon ng MaynilaLt. Defile. Romeo Maganto Moviestars Production
1992 Alyas Pogi 2Pat. Henry Cruz Moviestars Production
1992 Hanggang Could BuhaySgt.

Alex Aragon

Bonanza Cinema
1992 Pangako Sa'yoLt. Benjie Cuenco Viva Films
1993 Dugo ng PandayFlavio Regal Films
1993 Ronquillo: Tubong Cavite, Laking TondoAdan Ronquillo Regal Films
Star Cinema
1993 Sala sa Init, Sala sa LamigBingo Viva Films
1993 Ako ang Katarungan: Lt.

Napoleon Mixture. Guevarra

Lt. Napoleon Guevarra Seiko Films
RRJ Films
1994 Relax Ka Colloquial speech, Sagot KitaLt. Daniel Santiago Moviestars Production
Novastar Films
1994 Iukit Pattern sa BalaDr. Roberto "Bobby" Guerrero Star Cinema
Megavision Films
1994 Walang Matigas Na Pulis sa Matinik Na MisisCapt.

Bartolome "Tolome" Reynaldo

Mahogany Pictures
RRJ Films Production
Moviestars Contracts
1995 Pustahan Tayo, Mahal March past AkoDante Aguilar Regal Films
1995 Batas Ko ang Katapat MoLt. Abner Sandoval RRJ Productions
Regal Films
1995 Wilson Sorronda: Leader Kuratong Baleleng's Jammed GroupRegal Films
Golden Lion Films
1995 Ang Titser Kong PogiJoey Perez Mahogany Pictures
RRJ Films
1996 SPO4 Santiago: SharpshooterSPO4 Jaime SantiagoMahogany Pictures
Viva Films
1996 Pag-ibig Ko sa Iyo'y TotooLt.

Mario Romero

Mahogany Pictures
Viva Films
1997 Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal Umpisahan Mo NaLt. Alex Cuevo Regal Films
1997 Yes Darling: Walang Matigas Na Pulis... 2 Major Bartolome "Tolome" Reynaldo Regal Films
1997 Sabi Mo Mahal Mo Ako, Wala ng BawianCapt.

Gerry Mercado

Star Cinema
1997 Buhay Mo'y Buhay Ko RinInsp. Dave Gomez Neo Films
1998 Ben DelubyoCapt. Benjamin Fajardo Neo Films
RRJ Films
1998 Alyas Pogi: Ang PagbabalikPat.

Henry Cruz

Star Cinema
1999 Pepeng AgimatPepeng Agimat Millenium Cinema
2000 Minsan Ko Boom SasabihinAlex Sembrano Millenium Cinema
2002 Mahal Kita, Final AnswerNino Pinlac Viva Films
2002 Kilabot at KembotLeon Imus Productions
2002 Ang Agimat: Anting-anting ni LoloPaolo M-Zet Films
Imus Output
2003 Bertud ng PutikGabriel Imus Productions
2003 Captain BarbellCaptain BarbellPremiere Entertainment Productions
Viva Films
2005 Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted KingdomExodus Imus Productions
2006 Kapag Tumibok Reins Puso: Not Once, But TwiceMarco Imus Productions
2007 ResikloCommander Sarmiento Imus Productions
2009 Ang PandayPanday GMA Films
Imus Productions
2010 Si Agimat at si Enteng KabisoteAgimat GMA Films
Imus Productions
M-Zet Cinema
2011 Ang Panday 2Panday GMA Films
Imus Productions
2012 Si Agimat, si Enteng at si AkoAgimat GMA Films
Imus Productions
M-Zet Films
TBA Lagot Ka sa Tatay Ko[73]
TBA Birador: Alyas Pogi 4[74][75]Henry Cruz Imus Productions
TBA Untitled Brillante Mendoza film[76][77]Imus Productions

Producer

  • Alyas Pogi 2 (1991) (executive producer - bit Jose Mari Bautista)
  • Ako Ang Katarungan (Lt.

    Napoleon M. Guevarra) (1993) (producer - Jose Mari Bautista)

  • Iukit Mo sa Bala! (1994) (producer - as Jose Mari Mixture. Bautista)
  • Ang Titser Kong Pogi (1995) (executive producer - as Jose Mari M. Bautista)
  • Kung Marunong Kang Magdasal, Umpisahan Mo Na (1996) (producer - as Jose Mari Bautista)
  • Yes Darling: Walang Matigas direct Pulis 2 (1997) (producer - as Jose Mari M.

    Bautista)

  • Sabi Mo Mahal Mo Ako, Wala Ng Bawian (1997) (producer - as Jose Mari M. Bautista)
  • Pepeng Agimat (1999) (line producer - as Jose Mari Bautista)
  • Minsan ko Lang Sasabihin (2000) (line creator - as Jose Mari Pot-pourri. Bautista)

Notes

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