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Ombudsman to appeal Bong’s bail
['Daphne Galvez']
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Ombudsman to appeal Bong’s bailMembers of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology surround former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. and co-accused as they arrive for their hearing in connection to the multi-million flood control mess at the Sandiganbayan in Quezon City on Feb. 9, 2026.
MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman prosecutors are asking the Sandiganbayan to reconsider the bail granted to formersenator Ramon Revilla Jr. in his malversation case.
Revilla was released last week after posting bail of P1 million.
Two of Revilla’s co-accused earlier appealed the court’s denial of their bail petitions.
Revilla is accused of receiving a 25 percent commitment fee for an alleged ghost project in Pandi, Bulacan worth P92.8 million.