Bong Revilla joins 6 inmates in Quezon City jail

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January 28, 2026 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — After undergoing medical quarantine for a week, former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla, and his co-accused in the graft and malversation cases before the Sandiganbayan, were transferred to regular detention cells at the New Quezon City Jail in Barangay Payatas, yesterday.

Revilla joined in one cell six other inmates, who are not connected with the cases he is facing, such as the P92.8-million ghost flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan

Revilla’s co-accused namely Brice Hernandez, Jaypee Mendoza, Arjay Domasig and Juanito Mendoza are staying in other cells.

The former senator and his co-respondents were quarantined for seven days before they joined the jail’s population of about 3,600 inmates.

Revilla’s two other co-accused, Emelita Juat and Christina Pineda, are detained at the Quezon City Jail female dormitory in Camp Karingal, Quezon City.

Revilla is staying in a 48-square meter detention cell, which can accommodate a maximum of 10 inmates.

Each cell has five double-deck beds, two electric fans, a common lavatory and wash area. Just like when they were in quarantine, Revilla and his co-accused are not allowed to have cell phones and other gadgets.

Detainees have a budget of P100 each for their daily meals but their relatives are allowed to bring cooked food during visiting hours.

“We have been strict because of the high profile nature of the case, and we need to ensure nothing happens to all of them while they’re in our custody,” Bureau of Jail Management and Penology spokesman Superintendent Jayrex Bustinera said in an interview over GMA News.