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Religious groups rally against Revilla bail decision at Sandiganbayan
Catholic and Protestant organizations gathered at the Sandiganbayan on Wednesday to protest the court's resolution permitting former Senator Bong Revilla to post bail. The demonstration followed a Catholic Mass held at a local parish in Quezon City.
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MANILA — Religious groups staged a prayer rally outside the Sandiganbayan on Wednesday, calling on the anti-graft court to reverse its decision allowing former Senator Juan Ponce Revilla to secure bail.
The demonstration brought together Catholic and mainline Protestant organizations in opposition to the court's bail resolution. Prior to the rally, participants attended a Catholic Mass at San Jose Tagapagtanggol Parish in Quezon City, setting a devotional tone for the subsequent courthouse gathering.
The prayer rally represented coordinated religious opposition to Revilla's bail grant, reflecting continued public and institutional concern over the former legislator's legal proceedings. The Sandiganbayan has been hearing cases related to Revilla as part of ongoing investigations into allegations of corruption.
The gathering underscores the public interest surrounding high-profile cases being tried at the specialized court, with religious institutions using their platforms to advocate for positions on legal outcomes.