Court denies Revilla’s permission to file demurrer to evidence
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Former Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. arrives at the Sandiganbayan in Quezon City on Monday, February 9, 2026, for his scheduled arraignment. Revilla is joined by his co-accused in connection with graft and corruption charges linked to anomalous “ghost flood control projects” in Bulacan. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/FileMANILA — The Sandiganbayan Third Division denied former Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr.’s motion asking the court’s permission to file a demurrer to evidence in his malversation case over the alleged ghost flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan.
A demurrer to evidence seeks to dismiss a case on the ground that the prosecution’s evidence is insufficient to prove guilt.
The court said it noted the attachments submitted by Revilla in support of his motion.
The defense is scheduled to begin its presentation of evidence when the trial opens on Nov. 24.
Meanwhile, Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, former lawmaker Mike Defensor, and two co-accused businessmen also filed a motion for leave of court to file a demurrer to evidence for their plunder case over the alleged non-declaration of P75 million in donations.
Marcoleta’s case is also being handled by the Third Division, which directed the prosecution to file its comment on the motion within five days.
Dennis Pulma, the Third Division Clerk of Court, made the confirmation.