The Sandiganbayan’s Fifth Division on Monday ordered the arrest of Senator Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada on plunder charges over alleged P573 million kickbacks from unauthorized insertions in the 2025 infrastructure budget, deepening a political storm gripping the Senate. The warrant came just days after Estrada posted bail in a separate graft case involving flood-control projects. His potential detention, coupled with the continued absence of Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who faces an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court, could leave the Senate split 11-11 between majority and minority blocs, further complicating leadership battles and preparations for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial.
Senator Jinggoy Estrada faces arrest over plunder raps
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