as the titular policeman Henry Cruz. He started his political career in Cavite, serving as vice governor (1995-1998) and later governor (1998-2001). He was the chairman of the Videogram Regulatory Board (now the Optical Media Board) from 2002 to 2004.

Revilla was first elected to the Senate in 2004. He successfully ran for a second term and topped the senatorial race in 2010.