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Bong Revilla files counter-affidavit over flood control complaint
Former Senator "Bong" Revilla has filed a counter-affidavit at the Department of Justice (DOJ) to address allegations of a ghost flood control project in Bulacan.
Revilla's spokesperson, Atty. Francesca Lourdes Señga, stated that the complaint involves violations of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.
Alongside his counter-affidavit, Revilla submitted evidence intended to disprove the accusations against him.
Revilla expressed hope that the DOJ would impartially review the evidence and dismiss the complaint.
The complaint also names former Ako Bicol Party-List Representative Zaldy Co as a respondent concerning flood control projects in Bulacan, as previously stated by Prosecutor General Richard "Dong" Fadullon.
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Former Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. denied his alleged involvement in "ghost" flood control projects in Bulacan, stating his name is being used as an "easy target" to distort the truth.
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Former Senator Bong Revilla and former lawmaker Zaldy Co are now respondents in cases concerning alleged ghost flood control projects in Bulacan.
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Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano stated that the preliminary investigation into the flood control-related case involving former Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. is at an advanced stage and could soon be submitted for resolution.
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The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has recommended criminal and administrative charges, including plunder, against former Senator Bong Revilla Jr. and nine others for alleged anomalies in flood control projects.
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The Office of the Ombudsman plans to file additional criminal cases this week at the Sandiganbayan concerning the flood control scandal, according to Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano.
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