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The Philippine National Police (PNP) released the mugshots of Senator Jinggoy Estrada, former Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan, and three co-accused in ongoing plunder and graft cases.
Former DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan has been hospitalized at the PNP General Hospital due to hypertension, following an arrest order. His condition is slowly improving, and custodial protocols remain in place while he is receiving medical care.
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.
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson yesterday flagged the use of the Commission on Appointments hearing of former Department of Public Works and Highways secretary Manuel Bonoan to allegedly insert P500 million in flood control projects that may have been lost to corruption.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has stated that former Public Works and Highways secretary Manuel Bonoan will not receive VIP treatment while undergoing medical care at the agency’s hospital in Camp Crame.
(1st UPDATE) The precautionary hold departure order also applies to former public works officials Roberto Bernardo, Gerard Opulencia, and Henry Alcantara