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Court Denies Revilla's Plea to Attend Brother's Wake
The Sandiganbayan, the anti-graft court in the Philippines, has denied a request for furlough by former Senator Ramon Revilla Jr. to attend his brother's wake. The court cited concerns about creating an impression of preferential treatment and straining jail security.
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