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Manila, Philippines -- For old time's sake and to preserve their personal friendship, Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. will now stop his word war with Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Manuel "Mar" S. Roxas II.

The "war" stems from Roxas' criticisms over the refusal of three regional trial court (RTC) judges in Cavite to issue a search warrant sought by the Philippine National Police (PNP) to search Revilla's house in Bacoor City for firearms allegedly brought in by armed men during the May 13 mid-term elections.

Revilla had scheduled a press conference at the Senate early yesterday afternoon but decided to cancel it.

During the May 13 elections, police ringed the Revilla residence while awaiting a search warrant.

An National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) agent and two NBI confidential agents were earlier arrested by the police near the Revilla's house for violating the election gun ban.

A staff member of Revilla told the Manila Bulletin that the three NBI agents had posted bail on the appropriate charges filed by the PNP.

Revilla had admitted that he sought the assistance of the DILG which has supervision over the PNP but was ignored.

The assistance was sought after a political follower of the Revillas was killed, their followers harassed and metal spikes were thrown on the streets leading to the Revilla residence by men in PNP uniform.

Revilla later asked for NBI assistance during the May 13 elections and claimed the PNP was not helping him.

As the word war between Roxas and Revilla escalated, Revilla issued a statement asking aloud whether "Martial Law" exists.

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Revilla calls ceasefire in word war with Roxas