Philippine senators are discussing the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, with some urging the Senate to proceed and others questioning the role of Senator Jinggoy Estrada if he is absent from the trial.
Jinggoy Estrada's graft case has moved to trial after he refused to enter a plea during his arraignment, leading the court to enter a not guilty plea on his behalf.
Former Senator Jinggoy Estrada's arraignment for graft and plunder charges, alongside Manuel Bonoan, was postponed by the Sandiganbayan to June 4, leading to his return to jail after nine years. Advocacy groups have called for an end to special privileges for high-profile detainees like Estrada.
Senator Jinggoy Estrada's camp has requested the Sandiganbayan to allow him to appear in court without the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) uniform and handcuffs during his graft case hearing.
A detention cell at the New Quezon City Jail Male Dormitory in Payatas is being prepared for Senator Jinggoy Estrada, pending a Sandiganbayan warrant of arrest for a non-bailable plunder case.
Philippine Senator Jinggoy Estrada surrendered and posted P90,000 bail for a graft case after the Sandiganbayan ordered his arrest, though he still faces a non-bailable plunder charge. His legal team cited court motions as the reason for the delay in an arrest warrant for the plunder rap.
The Office of the Ombudsman has escalated its legal offensive against three senators, Rodante Marcoleta, Jinggoy Estrada, and Joel Villanueva, securing a precautionary hold departure order against Marcoleta.
Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky was defeated in his primary election by a challenger endorsed by President Trump. This outcome is widely seen as a result of Trump's campaign against Massie, whom he had criticized as a Republican critic.
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,
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.
Rappler has documented the various health ailments cited by former Senator Jinggoy Estrada in court. These ailments have been raised as he faces multiple corruption and plunder cases over the years.
The legal team of Senator Jinggoy Estrada is exploring the possibility of filing a motion for hospital arrest with the Sandiganbayan, citing his ongoing knee condition.
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora called for public respect for due process as Senator Jinggoy Estrada faces charges related to a flood control project. Zamora emphasized allowing the legal process to unfold.
In the wake of the disturbance caused by the arrest of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada yesterday, the Senate floor was emptied of members of the majority, forcing a cancellation of plenary session as the…
Senator Jinggoy Estrada, previously acquitted in two plunder cases related to jueteng operations and the pork barrel scam, faces scrutiny over whether he will be acquitted a third time.
The Ombudsman is set to file plunder and malversation charges against former Senator Jinggoy Estrada in connection with the flood control mess. Estrada has stated he is prepared to face the upcoming case.
Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Joel Villanueva stated they are "not bothered" by the criminal charges recommended against them in the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee's Chairman’s Report.
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
Senator Jinggoy Estrada and his co-accused, including Janet Lim-Napoles, are scheduled for arraignment on June 30 for their alleged involvement in the pork barrel scam. This development follows a booking procedure where no detainee shirt fit Estrada, and three co-accused have already pleaded not guilty.
Senator Jinggoy Estrada's detention at the PNP Custodial Center was questioned by Nartatez, while Estrada himself rejected the Senate quorum on Wednesday.
The Philippine Senate deadlock has deepened following the arrest of Senator Jinggoy Estrada, complicating the trial of Sara Duterte. The PNP has assured a dedicated team is ready to arrest Dela Rosa, while the Palace denies executive overreach.
A 'Pinoy Criminology' article criticizes the financial bail system in the Philippines, arguing that freedom can be purchased and justice depends on wealth, citing the case of Jinggoy Estrada.
Jinggoy Estrada has posted bail in his graft case, avoiding immediate jail time. However, there is still no arrest order issued for a separate plunder charge against him.
Philippine Senator Jinggoy Estrada, son of a former president, could soon face arrest after an anti-corruption body charged him with receiving illicit payouts in an infrastructure scandal.
The plunder and malversation cases against Sen. Jinggoy Estrada over his alleged involvement in the multibillion-peso flood control scandal are “already ripe” and will be filed before the…
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