Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr.: Pandi, Bulacan flood control project case case status
Senator. The Ombudsman charged Revilla with malversation and graft over a P92.8 million flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan that, according to an official inspection and witness accounts cited by Philstar, was never built, with about P76 million allegedly released.
Status: On trialHe was arraigned on 16 February 2026, with a not guilty plea entered for him. The Sandiganbayan granted him bail in late July 2026 and the trial was under way before the Third Division in August 2026, with prosecution witnesses testifying.
- Country
- Philippines
- Agency
- Office of the Ombudsman
- Court
- Sandiganbayan Third Division
- Status date
- 5 August 2026
- Amount alleged
- PHP 92,800,000
Case history
- The Sandiganbayan allowed Revilla to appeal the Ombudsman's decision to file the case.1
- Arraigned. He refused to plead, so the court entered a not guilty plea for him.1,2
- The Sandiganbayan granted his bail petition and he posted P1 million bail.3,4
- Former DPWH undersecretary Roberto Bernardo testified for the prosecution as the trial continued.4,5
- Philstar reported that former DPWH chief Bonoan was set to testify against Revilla before the Third Division on 12 August 2026.5
Response
His lawyer Francesca Señga said his refusal to plead preserves his challenge to the Ombudsman's charges (Philstar). His defence later said he had waived his appearance during the prosecution's presentation of evidence (GMA News).
Sources
- The Philippine Star, Sandiganbayan enters not guilty plea for Revilla (17 February 2026)
- Daily Tribune, Revilla Jr, 4 co-accused arraigned in P92.8M flood control case (16 February 2026)
- Daily Tribune, Remulla says Revilla has yet to return P124.5M in pork barrel case (1 August 2026)
- GMA News, Ex-DPWH exec Bernardo testifies in Bong Revilla's flood control-related malversation case (4 August 2026)
- The Philippine Star, Bonoan to testify vs Revilla in flood case (5 August 2026)
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