Sandiganbayan suspends Jinggoy Estrada as senator

The Sandiganbayan 2nd Division has suspended Senator Jinggoy Estrada for at least three months in connection with a graft case involving flood control projects.

The Sandiganbayan 2nd Division ordered the suspension of Senator Jinggoy Estrada over a graft case tied to flood control corruption. The ruling bars him from his Senate duties for a minimum of three months.

The decision stems directly from the ongoing corruption proceedings against the senator. No further details on the timeline or immediate effects were provided in the report.

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