Controversial Senator Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada confirmed on Wednesday during his privilege speech that he would temporarily vacate his Senate post. According to the 51-year-old Senator, Jinggoy Estrada, he would temporarily leave the Senate with dignity.
The son of former President Erap Estrada noted that the he will leave the Senate with his integrity, principle and name unblemished because he didn’t touch the nation’s coffers.
The Senator was quoted as saying “Pansamantala kong babakantehin ang aking upuan nang nakataas ang noo. Buo ang loob at buo ang integridad, prinsipyo at pangalan dahil wala akong salaping pinakialaman sa kaban ng ating mahal na bayan,’’ Estrada said in a privilege speech.
Senator Jinggoy Estrada also stated that he will fight for his rights legally, and will not sit on it. According to Estrada he will embrace justice for the sake of his family and his fellowmen who are hoping and believing that this country can be relied on be a source of pride.
The Senator who is a known opposition to the current administration is one of the lawmakers who has been charged with plunder at the Sandiganbayan in connection with the “pork barrel” scam which also involved fellow Senators Bong Revilla and Juan Ponce Enrile.
Senator Jinggoy Estrada noted that on the opening of the joint session this coming July 28, 2014, he will be absent from Congress. The Philippine Congress both the Lower and Upper House will adjourn “sine die.”
