Philippine Senator Jinggoy Estrada appeared before the Sandiganbayan's Fifth Division to report his return after traveling abroad during Holy Week, specifically to China.

Former Senator Jinggoy Estrada has asked the court to lift a precautionary hold departure order against him, seeking reconsideration of the travel ban.

Not even a week into Women’s Month, another government official draws the ire of many for his inappropriate remarks toward an athlete during a Senate hearing

(1st UPDATE) The precautionary hold departure order also applies to former public works officials Roberto Bernardo, Gerard Opulencia, and Henry Alcantara

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan has denied Senator Jinggoy Estrada motion for reconsideration in connection with his cases involving the alleged misuse of the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF), with prosecutors describing the request as “unnecessary.” In a resolution promulgated Thursday, the anti-graft court’s Fifth Division rejected Estrada’s motion for reconsideration filed on Feb. 16,

Sen. Jinggoy Estrada has asked the Sandiganbayan for travel clearance while the 11 graft cases against him remain pending in the anti-graft court.

New allegations have surfaced against Philippine Senator Jinggoy Estrada, claiming he received kickbacks from flood control projects, with witnesses like former district engineer Henry Alcantara providing testimony.

MANILA, Philippines — After seeking travel clearance from the Sandiganbayan, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada has also asked a Manila court to lift the precautionary hold departure order (PHDO) issued against him in connection with the plunder and graft complaint he faces in the Department of Justice (DOJ) over allegedly anomalous flood control projects. Bianca Soriano, Estrada’s

Sen. Jinggoy Estrada on Friday downplayed criticisms of his questions to a basketball player seeking naturalization before the Senate, describing his comments as nothing more than “friendly banter.”

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Jinggoy Estrada and his co-accused in the plunder case related to flood control anomalies were given until March 9, 2026 to respond to the complaint filed by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) before the Department of Justice (DOJ). During Monday’s preliminary investigation, the NBI moved to include more evidence in