Bong Revilla ordered arrested by Sandiganbayan; Hold Departure Order also issued
- The Sandiganbayan issued an arrest warrant for Bong Revilla on Jan. 19, 2026, for his role in a P92.8-million ghost project in Bulacan
- Investigators found that P76 million was released for a flood control project in Pandi that was declared complete but never built
- A Hold Departure Order has been issued against Revilla and six co-accused, effectively banning them from international travel
- Revilla has denied the allegations, claiming a lack of due process and asserting his innocence in the face of non-bailable charges
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In a significant legal escalation on January 19, 2026, the Sandiganbayan’s Third Division officially ordered the arrest of former Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. and six former public works officials.
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The anti-graft court found probable cause to move forward with non-bailable malversation charges involving a P92.8-million "ghost" flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan.
The case, which was formally filed by the Office of the Ombudsman on January 16, alleges that Revilla and his co-accused conspired to release approximately P76 million in public funds for a project that existed only on paper.
Investigators from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Ombudsman discovered that while accomplishment reports were signed and payments were made, no actual construction ever took place in Barangay Bunsuran, Pandi.
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The court’s resolution, penned by Associate Justice Karl Miranda, stated that after a thorough review of the documents, the warrants were necessary to "preserve the effectiveness of its jurisdiction."
Alongside the arrest warrants, the court issued a Hold Departure Order (HDO), effectively barring Revilla and the others from leaving the country.
The arrest orders also target six former employees of the DPWH Bulacan First District Engineering Office:
Brice Hernandez (Former Assistant District Engineer)
Jaypee Mendoza and Arjay Domasig (Former Engineers)
Emelita Juat (Former Engineer)
Juanito Mendoza (Former Finance Chief)
Christina Pineda (Former Cashier)
In a dramatic development late Monday night, NBI agents served the warrants within the Senate premises, taking Hernandez and Mendoza into custody.
Reacting to the news, Revilla released a video statement while in transit, lamenting what he called a "lack of due process."
He maintained that he had no involvement in the project's implementation and expressed confidence that he would be vindicated.
This latest legal battle comes years after his 2018 acquittal in a separate plunder case, though the current charges remain non-bailable, meaning the former senator may face detention while the trial proceeds.
Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. is a versatile Filipino figure distinguished for his dual success in cinema and governance. Emerging as a premier action star in the 1980s, he transitioned to leadership in Cavite as vice governor and later governor. Following a stint leading the Optical Media Board, he secured a long-term Senate presence starting in 2004, where he focuses on public works and social reform.
Last year, former Senator Bong Revilla Jr., in a moving social media post, expressed deep sorrow following the passing of his longtime manager and confidante, Lolit Solis, who died on July 3, 2025. The veteran actor described their decades-long professional relationship as a profound personal bond, stating that Solis was a maternal figure who guided his career from its earliest days. Revilla highlighted her unwavering loyalty, noting that her fierce protection and advice were instrumental in his transition from an action star to a prominent political leader. The Senator honored Solis’ legendary status as a showbiz columnist, acknowledging that her fearless voice and unique personality left an indelible mark on the Philippine entertainment landscape.
In a related news also last year, before the passing of the late Lolit Solis, she made a post indicating that she remained a steadfast ally of Bong Revilla Jr., publicly shielding him from harsh criticisms and "troll-driven" narratives during recent election cycles. The talent manager attributed much of the online vitriol against Revilla to organized smear campaigns, arguing that fake news often obscured the Senator's actual legislative achievements. Solis maintained a defiant optimism, suggesting that the "unfair" attacks from netizens would eventually backfire and strengthen the public's sympathy for Revilla's family legacy. Despite her sharp critiques of certain political rivals, Solis ultimately advocated for a "moving forward" mindset, encouraging Filipinos to prioritize national progress over divisive election-related disputes.
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