Cavite 1st district Rep. Jolo Revilla is asking for the "fair treatment" of his father, former senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr., in court in relation to allegations on the flood control projects corruption scandal.

"The decision of my father, Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr., to voluntarily submit himself to the authorities was a deliberate step to confront the accusations head-on and to affirm his faith in our legal institutions," Rep. Revilla said in a statement on Tuesday, Jan. 19

"As a son, this is a difficult moment for our family. As a legislator, I recognize the importance of accountability and the integrity of due process.

"In this light, we respectfully call for fairness—fair treatment under the law, fair judgment based on evidence, and fairness in public discourse that refrains from trial by publicity," the congressman said.

Earlier, the Sandiganbayan anti-graft court issued arrest warrants and hold departure orders (HDO) against Revilla and six DPWH Bulacan 1st District Engineering Office workers tagged in a malversation case over a "ghost" flood control project in Pandi, Bulacan.

Rep. Jolo underscored that his father chose to face the issue head-on by surrendering to authorities.

"Hindi ito pag-iwas, kundi pagharap (This isn't evasion, rather it's facing the issue). He believes that the proper place to resolve these issues is inside the courtroom, where facts matter and the law speaks louder than speculation," he said.

"I therefore ask the public and the media to allow the justice system to work—without pressure, noise, or premature conclusions," the younger Revilla said.

"Nagpapasalamat kami sa patuloy na panalangin at malasakit ng mga taong nananatiling naniniwala sa patas at makatarungang paglilitis. Sa huli, naniniwala kami na ang katotohanan ang mananaig," he added.

(We are grateful for the continued prayers and concern of those who remain steadfast in their belief in a fair and just trial. In the end, we believe that the truth will prevail.)