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Senator Bong Revilla on Mon, Jul 13, formally asked the Sandiganbayan to give him a five-hour furlough so he can visit his father, former senator Ramon Revilla Sr., in the hospital.
In his petition, Revilla thanked the anti-graft court for allowing him to visit his son, Cavite Vice Governor Jolo Revilla, at the Asian Hospital and Medical Center in Muntinlupa last Mar 3. The senator is currently detained at the Philippine National Police (PNP) Custodial Center in Quezon City due to plaunder charges related to the pork barrel scam.
“In a similar manner, Senator Revilla comes before this Honorable Court, respectfully seeking for this Honorable Court’s compassion and understanding to allow him, this time, to visit and spend a few moments with his ailing and weak father, former Senator Revilla Sr,” the petition read.
Revilla is asking the court to allow him to visit his father for at least five hours, preferable on July 14-15 from 3 pm to 5 pm.
The senator is detained and facing plunder and graft charges in connection with the pork barrel scam.
Revilla’s wife, Cavite Rep. Lani Mercado, earlier said the older Revilla was rushed to St. Luke’s Medical Center in Global City last Saturday.
Atty. Raymond Fortun said the elder Revilla has pneumonia.
Fortun said Revilla Sr. may stay at the hospital for a longer time to monitor his condition.
“Kailangan po na medyo tumagal ng kaunti sa ospital dahil medyo maselan ang katawan ni Don Ramon. 88 years old na po siya at hindi po puwedeng ibalewala ang kahit anong karamdaman na makita ng doktor (He has to be in the hospital longer because Don Ramon’s condition is critical. He’s already 88 years old and his condition can’t be ignored),” he said.
This article has been re-published with permission from ABS-CBNnews.com.
