Former Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. was moved to the general population of the New Quezon City Jail Male Dormitory in Payatas on Tuesday, following the completion of a mandatory seven-day medical quarantine.
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) confirmed that Revilla is now sharing a 47-square-meter cell with six other persons deprived of liberty (PDLs).
Officials noted that his cellmates are not connected to the “ghost” flood control project cases for which the former lawmaker is currently facing trial.
Revilla, who surrendered last week, had been held in a separate quarantine facility since January 20 to undergo health screenings and security assessments.
Following his integration into the general population, his family—including his wife, Cavite Rep. Lani Mercado-Revilla, and sons Jolo and Bryan Revilla—visited the facility.
“We are praying that he will be safe,” Mercado-Revilla told reporters, adding that the former senator appears to be eating and sleeping well despite the transition.
The BJMP reiterated that Revilla is receiving no special treatment.
Like other detainees, he is required to wear the standard yellow jail uniform and is subject to a 100-peso daily food allowance.
Authorities previously barred him from bringing personal gadgets and civilian clothing into the facility.
The transfer occurred on the same day the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued subpoenas for Revilla and several others, including Senator Jinggoy Estrada and former Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan, in relation to a separate plunder complaint involving alleged anomalies in flood control infrastructure.
Revilla is currently facing charges of graft and malversation of public funds before the Sandiganbayan. He has denied all allegations of wrongdoing.