State witness and former Public Works Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo will testify before the bail hearing of former Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. and five other co-accused in the malversation case involving the alleged P92.8 million ghost flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan today, April 24.
This developed after Dr. Warlin Basuel, the anti-graft court’s resident doctor, testified that Bernardo is “clinically stable.”
The Sandiganbayan Third Division justices then asked the prosecution panel if Bernardo can take the witness stand at 2 p.m. today, April 24.
The prosecution panel responded, “Yes, your honor.”
Bernardo was supposed to testify during the same bail hearing last April 23 but was excused by the court since he was suddenly confined in the hospital due to bronchitis and other related illnesses.
Pandi, Bulacan
Pandi, Bulacan is a municipality in the Philippines known for its historical and cultural significance, particularly as the site of the Biak-na-Bato National Park. This park was the headquarters of the Philippine revolutionary forces during the struggle for independence from Spanish colonial rule, where the Pact of Biak-na-Bato was signed in 1897. Today, Pandi is also recognized for its natural attractions, including caves and waterfalls, making it a destination for both history enthusiasts and nature lovers.
Sandiganbayan
Sandiganbayan is a special appellate court in the Philippines established in 1978 under Presidential Decree No. 1486 to combat corruption within the government. Its primary jurisdiction involves criminal and civil cases against public officials accused of graft, corruption, and other offenses. The court plays a crucial role in the country’s anti-corruption efforts, operating as a collegial body with multiple divisions.
