BREAKING: Sandiganbayan allows Imelda Marcos to post P150K-bail

This file photo taken on May 5, 2016 shows Philippines’ former first lady Imelda Marcos waving to the crowd. (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP)

PENDING THE ANTI-GRAFT COURT’S DECISION ON HER MOTION TO SEEK POST-CONVICTION REMEDIES

The Sandiganbayan on Friday allowed former First Lady Imelda Marcos to post P150,000-bail and enjoy temporary liberty while the court decides on her motion for leave despite the anti-graft court’s decision convicting her on seven counts of graft.

On Wednesday, Mrs. Marcos filed a motion for leave to avail of post-conviction remedies, citing health factors as a reason why she was unable to attend the promulgation of her cases last November 9.

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