Philippine court orders senator's arrest for large-scale corruption; he surrenders and posts bail
A Philippine anti-graft court has ordered the arrest of Senator Jinggoy Estrada over allegations of corruption related to a flood-control project. Estrada surrendered and posted bail, allowing him to remain free while facing charges. He has denied the allegations and intends to defend himself legally as the Senate faces multiple corruption-related crises.
- ▪Senator Jinggoy Estrada was ordered arrested for allegedly pocketing millions in a flood-control project.
- ▪He surrendered and posted bail but is barred from leaving the country while facing charges.
- ▪Another arrest warrant for a non-bailable charge is expected to be issued soon.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onPhilippine court orders senator's arrest for large-scale corruption; he surrenders and posts bailA Philippine anti-graft court has ordered the arrest of Senator Jinggoy Estrada over allegations of pocketing millions in a flood-control projectByJIM GOMEZ Associated PressMay 29, 2026, 6:32 AM1:26FILE -Senator Jinggoy Estrada smiles during a break in investigations on flood-control projects at the Senate Blue Ribbon committee in Pasay city, Philippines on Sept. 8, 2025.
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