WATCH: Sandiganbayan issues arrest warrants for Marcoleta, Defensor

John Eric Mendoza 07/06/2026

MANILA, Philippines – Sandiganbayan Third Division Chairperson Associate Justice Karl Miranda on Monday personally announced the issuance of arrest warrants against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, former Rep. Mike Defensor, and two of their co-accused over the alleged misuse…

Marcoses’ Ill-Gotten Wealth: Sandigan junks remaining claims in forfeiture case

Dianne Sampang 06/07/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Special Division of the Sandiganbayan has ruled against the remaining asset claims in the forfeiture proceedings involving the alleged ill-gotten wealth attributed to the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and former First Lady Imelda…

Sandiganbayan allows hospital arrest for ex-DPWH chief Bonoan, 80

John Eric Mendoza 06/05/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division has “partially granted” the motion of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan for hospital arrest as he faces a non-bailable plunder case in connection with his alleged…

Sandiganbayan: Jinggoy Estrada to be committed to Payatas

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ 06/01/2026

Sen. Jinggoy Estrada will be committed to the New Quezon City Jail in Barangay Payatas, the Sandiganbayan confirmed.…

Jinggoy Estrada bucks Senate custody

Maila Ager - Reporter / @MAgerINQ 06/01/2026

Instead of seeking sanctuary from the Senate, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada on Monday opted to surrender to the police, saying he would not yield to threats and pressure.…

Matibag: Senate protective custody for Jinggoy would defy its own stance

Mary Joy Salcedo 06/01/2026

MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag on Monday said the Senate won’t place Sen. Jinggoy Estrada under its protective custody, emphasizing that otherwise, it will defy its own position. Matibag made the…

Sandiganbayan orders arrest of Jinggoy Estrada for non-bailable plunder

John Eric Mendoza 06/01/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division on Monday ordered the arrest of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada for a non-bailable plunder and graft case. Joining Estrada on the arrest list are former DPWH chief Manuel Bonoan and three…

Jinggoy Estrada, Bonoan each post P90,000 bail in Sandiganbayan graft cases

John Eric Mendoza 05/30/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada and former Public Works chief Manuel Bonoan each posted P90,000 bail in connection with their graft case before the Sandiganbayan Second Division. These actions followed the issuance of an arrest warrant…

₱90K bail: Jinggoy Estrada pays for temporary release

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ 05/29/2026

Sen. Jinggoy Estrada on Friday posted a ₱90,000 bail for his graft case in the Sandiganbayan. …

Jinggoy Estrada warrant, travel ban issued by Sandiganbayan

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ 05/29/2026

A warrant of arrest against Sen. Jinggoy Estrada and former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) chief Manuel Bonoan in connection with their graft case was issued by the Sandiganbayan on Friday. …

Sandiganbayan begins hearing on motion to stop Escudero’s exit from PH

John Eric Mendoza 04/27/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Sixth Division on Monday commenced proceedings on the petition for a precautionary hold departure order (PHDO) against Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero and his alleged associate, Maynard Ngu. This proceeding was prompted by…

Witness to return ₱1B in infrastructure kickbacks to government

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ 04/26/2026

The return to government coffers of around ₱1 billion in kickbacks he received has been pledged by ex-public works official Roberto Bernardo. …

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