Sandigan issues warrant of arrest vs. Bong Revilla, 32 others. Senator Ramon ‘Bong’ Revilla Jr. (right) gestures to his supporters during a press conference at his residence in Bacoor, Cavite on Thursday, June 19. The Sandiganbayan First Division on Friday, June 20, issued a warrant of arrest against Revilla Jr. and 32 others in connection with the plunder and graft charges filed against them for their alleged involvement in the multibillion- peso pork barrel scam. Roy Lozano
Senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. on Friday urged his co-accused in the alleged pork barrel scam case to follow his example and also surrender to the Sandiganbayan.
He likewise thanked his supporters. “Sa mga taong pumunta sa bahay ko at nagbigay ng suporta, maraming maraming salamat po,” he said.
While en route to the Sandiganbayan on Friday, he admitted that while he is uneasy about surrendering, it is still better than being arrested.
“Haharap na tayo sa Sandiganbayan. Hindi na nila [kailangan] i-serve ang warrant. Ako na lang ang pupunta sa kanila… para wala na silang masabi pa,” he said.
“Natural lamang na paminsan-minsan na maluha ka pero sabi ko nga, umpisa pa lamang ito. Masaya na rin ako. Sana medyo maibsan din ang dinadala nila kapag nando’n ako kaysa ung palaging tinatakot tayong ikukulong ka na, parang tino-torture tayo,” he added.
He even said that he is willing to be handcuffed. “Tatanggapin natin ‘yun kung tayo ay gusto nilang posasan,” he said.
“Mag-e-exercise tayo, sit-ups para manatili tayong malakas at wala na tayong maiisip pa… Hindi ko alam kung anong magiging pakiramdam dahil first time tayo makukulong hindi gaya ni Sen. Jinggoy. Ako, first time,” he said.
