The Sandiganbayan Second Division orders Senator Jose “Jinggoy” P. Ejercito Estrada suspended for 90 days on a preventive basis while a graft case remains pending. Multiple outlets report that the suspension is issued “pendente lite,” meaning it takes effect upon the resolution’s finality and covers his service as senator and any other public office he may hold. The court action is linked to charges related to the flood control scandal.
According to reports, Estrada faces graft-related allegations and plunder charges, which stem from accusations that he was involved in irregularities connected to flood control projects. One report specifies that the case involves allegations of kickbacks tied to budget allocations, citing an amount of about P573 million, though outlets differ in how they summarize the underlying accusations.
The suspension does not resolve the case itself, but temporarily removes Estrada from office pending further proceedings. The Sandiganbayan resolution is issued by its Second Division and the order takes effect after finality.
