Former senator Ramon Revilla Jr. remains optimistic as he and his defense team await the court's decision on his bail petition.
Lawyer Reody Anthony Balisi expressed hope during an interview with reporters, stating, "We said, ... hope for the best, just pray."
Revilla, along with six others, faces malversation charges filed by the Office of the Ombudsman due to an alleged ghost project in Pandi, Bulacan.
Several co-accused have also submitted bail petitions, including Juanito Mendoza, Brice Hernandez, Arjay Domasig, Emelita Juat, and Christina Mae Pineda.
The Sandiganbayan Third Division held multiple hearings on the bail petitions, beginning on April 6, 2026, and concluding on April 24, 2026.
A ruling from the court is anticipated soon, with the defense asserting that there is no substantial evidence linking Revilla to the allegations.