Jolo Revilla celebrates life after near-death experience in 2015

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Jolo Revilla marked three years after he nearly faced death when he mistakenly shot himself.

The Cavite vice governor shared on Instagram a picture of himself atop a set of stones.

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“Exactly 3 years ago today was a turning point in my life. God gave me a second chance to live,” he wrote in the caption.

“God made me realize how important life is. God showed me who loved me.”

In March 2015, the actor turned politician sustained a gunshot wound to his upper right chest in his father Bong Revilla’s home. The family claimed that he was cleaning a .40-cal. Glock handgun when it accidentally fired into his chest.

READ: Jolo Revilla’s gunshot wound self-inflicted

A gun owners’ group has contested the “accident” and claimed that he must have shot himself.

READ: ‘I made a mistake’ says Jolo Revilla on ‘accidentally’ shooting self

His girlfriend, actress Jodi Sta. Maria, gave words of encouragement in his post.

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She said, “That’s right, Jose Lorenzo! Never doubted you. We faith it, ’til we make it!”

Revilla replied with a “Love you!”

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At the time, Sta. Maria cared for Revilla while he was at the Asian Hospital and Medical Center.

L-R: Sta. Maria’s son Thirdy Lacson, Jodi Sta. Maria, Jolo Revilla and his son Gab  (Image: Facebook/@mayorlanimrevilla)

The couple has shared their ups and downs since dating in 2012 and separating in 2016. It is unclear when they reunited, though they celebrated their 76th monthsary a week ago.  /ra

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