Cavite 1st District Representative Jolo Revilla has appealed to the public and the media to allow due process to take its course following the voluntary surrender of his father, former senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr., in connection with a malversation case involving an alleged ghost flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan.
In a statement posted on his Facebook page on Tuesday, January 19, Jolo said his father’s decision to surrender was a deliberate move meant to confront the accusations directly and to express trust in the country’s legal institutions.
“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 said.
He stressed that the move should not be interpreted as an attempt to evade responsibility.
“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.
Jolo acknowledged the difficulty of the situation for their family but emphasized the importance of accountability and due process, both as a son and as a legislator.
“As a son, this is a difficult moment for our family. As a legislator, I recognize the importance of accountability and the integrity of due process. In this light, 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.
He also urged the public and the media to allow the justice system to function without undue pressure.
“I therefore ask the public and the media to allow the justice system to work—without pressure, noise, or premature conclusions,” Jolo said.
Earlier, the Sandiganbayan issued arrest warrants and hold departure orders against Bong Revilla and six officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bulacan First District Engineering Office over the alleged anomalous flood control project.
In closing, Jolo expressed gratitude to those offering prayers and support to their family, reiterating his belief that justice will ultimately prevail.
“Nagpapasalamat kami sa patuloy na panalangin at malasakit ng mga taong nananatiling naniniwala sa patas at makatarungang paglilitis. Sa huli, naniniwala kami na ang katotohanan ang mananaig,” he said.
