Jun Lozada released from prison after serving sentence

Rodolfo Noel "Jun" Lozada Jr., the whistleblower in the NBN-ZTE deal, has been released from detention at the New Bilibid Prison along with his brother, Jose Orlando Lozada.

The Bureau of Corrections confirmed their release on May 9, 2025, after serving the minimum period of their sentences and receiving a parole recommendation.

The Lozada brothers were convicted in 2022 for graft charges related to a separate case involving the lease of public land during Jun Lozada's tenure as president of the Philippine Forest Corporation, which was found to be disadvantageous to the government.

Lozada, who gained prominence for exposing alleged corruption in the NBN-ZTE deal in 2008, described his release as "surreal" and expressed he holds no ill will towards any former officials.

He shared that prison life taught him humility and spirituality, and he plans to focus on healing, writing, and sharing his experiences.

Lozada advised aspiring truth-tellers to commit to authenticity for life, emphasizing that upholding truth is a lifelong responsibility.