Tag: Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr

Sandiganbayan allows Revilla to visit son at Asian Hospital; visit becomes emotional

Security at the Asian Hospital in Alabang, Muntinlupa was tight as Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., visited his son, Cavite Vice-Governor Jolo Revilla who accidentally shot himself while cleaning his Goc 40 caliber pistol at his home. Sen. Revilla was allowed by the Sandiganbayan to visit his son Tuesday, March 3, at the hospital for only five hours – from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. The senator arrived at around 2:15 p.m. According to Atty. […]

Drilon won’t allow arrest of 3 colleagues inside Senate building

MANILA, June 6 (PNA) — If three senators charged in pork barrel scam will be arrested, Senate President Franklin Drilon on Friday said he will not allow the warrant of arrest be served inside the Senate building. ”As a matter of institutional courtesy, I will not allow the law enforcement officers to serve the warrant in the session hall or in the Senate,” Drilon said in a media interview. Drilon, however, clarified the court sheriffs […]