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MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada does not see any political color in the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division’s ruling that found him guilty of one count of direct bribery and two counts of indirect bribery over his alleged involvement in the pork barrel scam.
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada is “keeping his fingers crossed” that he would be able to reverse the Sandiganbayan’s conviction of him for bribery over the pork barrel scam.
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 18) — The Sandiganbayan will release on Friday the verdict in the plunder case against Senator Jinggoy Estrada for the alleged misuse of his Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork barrel fund.
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 18) -- Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on Thursday assured that constitutional amendments under his watch would be limited to economic provisions, leaving political provisions untouched.
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada will continue performing his functions as senator until and unless his conviction by the Sandiganbayan becomes final and executory, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said.
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division has found Sen. Jinggoy Estrada guilty of one count of direct bribery and two counts of indirect bribery over his alleged involvement in the pork barrel scam – placing him in a position where he may eventually be booted out of office, pay fines and be imprisoned.
The Senate takes due notice and respects the decision of the Sandiganbayan on the cases filed against Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, a sitting senator of the Philippines with a mandate emanating from over 15 million voters.
MANILA, Philippines — After almost a decade since the case was filed, the Sandiganbayan 5th division on Friday acquitted Sen. Jinggoy Estrada of plunder in relation to the pork barrel scam.