Court defers defense presentation of evidence in plunder case vs Revilla

THE Sandiganbayan's First Division deferred on Thursday the presentation of evidence by defense in the P224-million plunder case, which former Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. and other individuals were facing in connection with the alleged misuse of the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork barrel scam.

The defense was scheduled to present its evidence today, Thursday, but was deferred by the court pending a ruling by the Supreme Court on a petition by Revilla for a temporary restraining order (TRO) on the First Division’s decision against the filing of a demurrer of evidence by Revilla and for his provisional liberty.