MANILA — On Monday, former senator Bong Revilla showed up at the Department of Justice (DOJ) to file a second complaint about purportedly unusual flood control projects.

One of the five cases of anomalous flood control projects in Bulacan that the DOJ is currently managing involves Revilla.

The DOJ is currently evaluating the complaint to see if there is enough evidence to move forward with a preliminary investigation, according to officials familiar with the case. According to the complainants, anomalies and potential misappropriation of public funds occurred during the implementation and funding of a flood control project.

The complaint accuses Revilla of involvement in alleged anomalies related to the allocation and execution of the project. While details remain limited, the filing reportedly raises questions about compliance with procurement rules, project implementation, and accountability in the use of government resources.

Justice officials clarified that the case is still under review, emphasizing that no formal charges have been filed at this stage.

“The DOJ will carefully assess the complaint, evidence, and counterstatements before deciding whether the case will move forward,” a DOJ source said.

Revilla has consistently denied any wrongdoing, with his camp reiterating that the senator is confident the accusations will not stand scrutiny.

In a brief statement, Revilla’s legal team said the complaint is “baseless and politically motivated,” adding that the senator is prepared to submit all necessary documents to prove that the flood control project was implemented in accordance with the law.

“Senator Revilla welcomes the DOJ review and trusts the justice system to fairly evaluate the facts,” the statement read.

The case comes amid renewed public attention on flood control projects, particularly following recent severe weather events that have highlighted infrastructure gaps across several regions in the country. Lawmakers and watchdog groups have called for greater transparency and accountability in projects intended to mitigate flooding and protect communities.

Anti-corruption advocates said the DOJ’s handling of the complaint will be closely watched.

“This is an opportunity to reinforce the principle that no public official is above the law,” one advocate said.