Joselito Malig

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Darylle Sarmiento

Karen De Guzman

Carmelle Lacuata

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MANILA (2nd UPDATE) — Former Senator Ramon &quot;Bong&quot; Revilla Jr. surrendered to authorities Monday night.Revilla went to Camp Crame in Quezon City past 9 p.m. He was accompanied by acting Philippine National Police Chief Lt. Gen. Melencio Nartatez Jr. and other police officials.PNP confirmed that Revilla voluntarily surrendered. The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) then served the warrant of arrest issued against Revilla, before the former senator underwent standard booking and documentation procedures.In a video statement, Revilla said he was informed of the issuance of the arrest warrant and lamented the seeming lack of due process.“Nakatanggap po kami ng impormasyon na lumabas po ang aking warrant of arrest. Nakakalungkot po, parang wala po yatang due process,” he said.(We received information that an arrest warrant against me has been issued. It is sad because there seems to be a lack of due process.)Nonetheless, he said he will face the charges, as he reiterated his innocence.“Pero gayun pa man, haharapin ko ito ng walang takot. At alam kong hindi ako papabayaan ng Diyos dahil wala akong kasalanan dito,” Revilla said.(Despite that, I will face the charges without fear. And I know that God will not forsake me because I am innocent.)The Sandiganbayan Third Division earlier released arrest warrants and hold departure orders against Revilla and six DPWH Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office accused in a malversation case over a ghost flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan.According to the prosecution, the respondents allegedly conspired to facilitate the release of P76 million for the construction of a P92.8 million flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan, which was declared completed but never implemented based on inspection and witness accounts.The respondents were found to have falsified accomplishment reports, issued fraudulent billing documents, and endorsed disbursement vouchers. Revilla, who was previously acquitted of plunder charges in relation to the alleged misuse of his Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF), was tagged in the flood control mess after former DPWH Usec. Roberto Bernardo made allegations that he received kickbacks in exchange for endorsing flood control projects.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/1/19/sandiganbayan-releases-arrest-warrants-for-revilla-6-dpwh-bulacan-officials-1838">Sandiganbayan releases arrest warrants for Revilla, 6 DPWH Bulacan officials</a></div>

Former senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. surrendered to authorities Monday night.

Former senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. surrendered to authorities Monday night.

Bong Revilla surrenders amid arrest warrant over 'ghost' flood control project

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Bong Revilla surrenders amid arrest warrant over 'ghost' flood control project

Darylle Sarmiento,

Karen De Guzman,

Rose Carmelle Lacuata,

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Published Jan 19, 2026 10:08 PM PHT

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Updated Jan 20, 2026 12:07 AM PHT

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