VP Sara Duterte explains visiting her jailed allies. VP Sara Duterte defended her recent visits to detained political allies, arguing there was nothing wrong with it. During an ambush interview with reporters, Vice President Sara Duterte was asked about visiting senators Rodante Marcoleta and Jinggoy Estrada, as well as former congressman Michael Defensor. All of … Read more
Sara Duterte Spends More Than Three Hours Visiting High-Profile Detainees SARA DUTERTE – A confirmed visit by Vice President Sara Duterte to the Quezon City Jail has sparked curiosity after she met with Senator Rodante Marcoleta, Senator Jinggoy Estrada, and former Congressman Mike Defensor. Vice President Sara Duterte paid a visit to detained politicians Senator … Read more
Jinggoy Estrada Says Evidence Is Weak, Files Petition for Bail JINGGOY ESTRADA – The senator has filed a petition for bail before the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division as he seeks temporary release while facing a ₱573 million plunder case linked to the alleged flood control corruption scandal. The petition came two days after the anti-graft court … Read more
Sandiganbayan Blocks Jinggoy Estrada From Joining VP Sara Impeachment Trial JINGGOY ESTRADA – The Sandiganbayan has ruled against Senator Jinggoy Estrada’s bid to personally participate in the impeachment proceedings involving Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio. The Sandiganbayan has turned down Senator Jinggoy Estrada’s request for temporary leave from detention to attend the impeachment trial of Vice … Read more
Sandiganbayan Rejects Jinggoy Estrada’s Request to Attend Sara Duterte Trial The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division has denied Senator Jinggoy Estrada’s request to attend the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, ruling that his motion lacked legal merit. In its July 9, 2026 resolution, the anti-graft court said that participating in the impeachment proceedings is not … Read more
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano Speaks on Detained Senators amid Impeachment Trial CAYETANO – The Senate Minority Leader is pushing for the participation of detained senators Jinggoy Estrada and Rodante Marcoleta in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. Secretary of Interior and Local Government or SILG Jonvic Remulla recently confirmed the arrest of Sen. … Read more
Jinggoy Estrada Temporarily Stripped of Pay & Benefits Over Court Order JINGGOY ESTRADA – A court-ordered suspension has taken effect against Senator Jinggoy Estrada, preventing him from receiving his salary and benefits for the next 90 days. The Senate has officially implemented the 90-day suspension order against Senator Jinggoy Estrada following the directive issued by … Read more
Imee Marcos did not like the new Senate seating arrangement Senator Imee Marcos received negative reactions for her “mukhang plunder” comment on the new Senate seating arrangement with Senator Jinggoy Estrada. With the new Senate leadership, changes came after. Sen. Win Gatchalian is the new Senate President, replacing Senator Alan Peter Cayetano. With this, Cayetano … Read more
Sandiganbayan Orders 90-Day Preventive Suspension of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada amid the Graft, Plunder Charges JINGGOY ESTRADA – The Sandiganbayan ordered the preventive suspension of the detained Senator for 90 days. Sen. Estrada is one of the senators who are faced with graft and plunder charges due to alleged flood control corruption. After the Sandiganbayan has … Read more
Jinggoy Estrada had this statement about VP Sara’s impeachment trial Senator Jinggoy Estrada insisted that there has been no final decision removing him as senator-judge in the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. He made this remark amid statements that he may no longer participate in the trial of VP Sara. Estrada is … Read more