JINGGOY. Senator Jinggoy Estrada, in a yellow detainee uniform and handcuffs, arrives at the Sandiganbayan in Quezon City on June 4, 2026, to attend arraignment proceedings for his alleged graft case related to government flood control projects.
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Estrada is facing plunder in connection to the flood control mess, while Defensor is facing the same charge due to questions on Senator Rodante Marcoleta's campaign donation
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Jinggoy Estrada filed a fresh petition for bail with the anti-graft court Sandiganbayan to seek temporary liberty while he’s detained due to plunder.
“Wherefore, premises considered, accused Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada respectfully prays that the Honorable Court immediately admit him to bail in such amount as the Honorable Court may fix and order his release upon posting of the bail,” read the seven-page petition made public on Thursday, July 30.
