Sen. Joel Villanueva and former Sen. Ramon Revilla Jr. filed counter-affidavits at the Department of Justice amid graft, bribery, corruption, and malversation complaints linked to allegedly deficient flood control projects in Bulacan.
Both lawmakers denied the allegations, with Revilla’s legal counsel calling the complaints “baseless” and reliant on hearsay, while Villanueva described the charges against him as “ridiculous.”
The DOJ is conducting a preliminary investigation into claims that Revilla received 25 percent commissions from flood control projects and that Villanueva was involved through employee intermediaries, allegations both men have refuted.
Defense lawyers argued that the evidence is contradictory, lacks personal knowledge, and fails to establish prima facie proof for prosecution.
The filings underscore the lawmakers’ intent to assert their right to due process while awaiting DOJ determination.
Source: PhilNews24 | January 6, 2026
