Cavite 1st District Rep. Jolo Revilla called for fair treatment of his father, former Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., who is facing a malversation case before the Sandiganbayan.
“We respectfully call for fairness—fair treatment under the law, fair judgment based on evidence, and fairness in public discourse that refrains from trial by publicity,” he said in a Facebook post.
In a Tuesday report by RH 12 Milky Rigonan, the younger Revilla appealed that justice be allowed to take its course and for the public to refrain from judgement and jumping to conclusions.
“I… ask the public and the media to allow the justice system to work—without pressure, noise, or premature conclusions,” he said.
This follows the issuance of an arrest warrant against Ramon Revilla over his alleged involvement in a ₱92.8-million “ghost” or fictitious flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan.
In his statement, the congressman pointed out that his father’s decision to surrender to authorities demonstrated that he was willing to face the allegations against him in a proper forum.
“The decision of my father, Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr., to voluntarily submit himself to the authorities was a deliberate step to confront the accusations head-on and to affirm his faith in our legal institutions,” Jolo Revilla said.
“Hindi ito pag-iwas, kundi pagharap. He believes that the proper place to resolve these issues is inside the courtroom, where facts matter and the law speaks louder than speculation,” he added.
Revilla said that as the suspect’s son, their present situation is a tough one for their family. However, as a lawmaker, he acknowledged the importance of accountability and the integrity of due process.
“Sa huli, naniniwala kami na ang katotohanan ang mananaig,” he concluded.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Jolo Revilla said he and his family were saddened by the development, although they respect the institutions involved.
“Siyempre nalulungkot kami, pero rinerespeto namin ‘yung mga institution,” he said.
'SYEMPRE NALULUNGKOT KAMI'
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PANOORIN: Ito ang reaksyon ni Cong. Jolo Revilla sa napipintong pagkakakukong muli ng kanyang ama na si ex-Senator Bong Revilla Jr. | @dzrh5 Val Gonzales, DZRH News pic.twitter.com/fKYiSJwLEr
Revilla and three others have been brought to the New Quezon City Jail in Payatas, as of writing.
