Manila, Philippines – The Sandiganbayan Third Division has postponed the scheduled arraignment of former Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. and his co-accused in connection with the alleged P92.8-million ghost flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan.
The court said the arraignment was moved to next month due to pending motions filed by Revilla’s camp, which must be resolved before pre-trial.
Revilla’s lawyers said the motions were filed over alleged violations of due process, including a motion to quash the malversation case.
Meanwhile, the supporters of the former senator gathered outside the Sandiganbayan to express confidence in his innocence.
To recall, Revilla surrendered to authorities at Camp Crame on January 19 after the Sandiganbayan issued a warrant of arrest for malversation and graft.
He later posted P90,000 bail for the graft case and was immediately detained the same day at the Quezon City Jail over the ongoing malversation case.—Shai Morales, Eurotv News