Plunder and Graft Raps Filed Against Jinggoy Estrada Over Flood Control Scam
The Ombudsman has filed plunder and graft charges against former Senator Jinggoy Estrada, former Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Bonoan, and three others. The charges stem from alleged irregularities and 'insertions' amounting to P573 million in a flood control scam, with Estrada vowing to expose the alleged anomalies.
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Estrada, Bonoan charged with plunder, graft over flood control scam
Plunder is non-bailable, so the two might be detained if the court issues a warrant of arrest against them
By Jairo Bolledo
Read full article →Plunder raps filed vs Estrada, Bonoan, 3 others over ‘insertions’
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada was charged with plunder in the Sandiganbayan on Thursday over alleged irregular insertions in the 2025 national budget—the third time he has been accused of the same crime for which he was twice acquitted. The Office of the Ombudsman said Estrada, who is also accused of graft, allegedly received
By cbuban
Read full article →Ombudsman files plunder, graft raps vs Jinggoy Estrada
The Office of the Ombudsman has officially filed plunder and graft charges against Sen. Jinggoy Estrada.
By Ian Laqui
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