Sandiganbayan Denies Revilla's Plea to Dismiss Malversation Case
The Sandiganbayan Third Division has denied the motions filed by former Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. and his co-accused seeking to dismiss the malversation case against them concerning an alleged ghost flood control project. The court found sufficient evidence to proceed with the trial.
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