Sandiganbayan denies Bong Revilla’s bid to transfer to PNP custodyFormer senator Bong Revilla arrives at the Sandiganbayuan on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan has denied former senator Bong Revilla's motion to be transferred to the custody of the Philippine National Police (PNP). The anti-graft court denied a motion by co-accused Juanito Mendoza to merge this malversation case with a separate graft case currently pending before the Fourth Division. In contrast, the malversation case has yet to reach the arraignment phase, as the court must still resolve Mendoza’s petition for bail. On January 20, the Sandiganbayan Third Special Division ordered Revilla detained at the male dormitory of the Quezon City Jail in Payatas.

Source: Philippine Star February 06, 2026 03:55 UTC