Former Senator Bong Revilla filed a counter-affidavit with the Department of Justice to deny corruption charges related to an alleged non-existent flood control project in Bulacan. His lawyer stated that he also submitted evidence to prove the accusations are false. He hopes the DOJ will review the materials fairly and dismiss the case without court proceedings.
On December 10, former Senator Bong Revilla submitted his counter-affidavit to the Department of Justice in response to graft charges under the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. Revilla, who once chaired the Senate committee on public works, faces accusations tied to a flood control project in Bulacan that prosecutors claim never existed. His lawyer, Franchesca Señga, explained, "Aside from his counter-affidavit, Mr. Revilla also submitted evidence to prove that all the content of the allegations, accusations, and complaints against him are absolutely nothing but lies and falsehoods."
The complaint involves an investigation including Revilla and former lawmaker Zaldy Co, linked to SYMS Constructions. On December 5, Prosecutor General Anthony Fadullon confirmed their status as respondents in the probe. Revilla has rejected any involvement in the project.
This marks the second major corruption case connected to Revilla. In 2013, he was accused of funneling significant legislative funds to scam groups run by businesswoman Janet Napoles. However, by 2021, he was acquitted on charges of graft, plunder, and malversation related to that scheme. This DOJ appearance highlights ongoing scrutiny of government officials' handling of public funds.