Suspension of Estrada, Marcoleta on hold pending MR

Inquirer.net - Oct 26, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – The suspension order issued by the Sandiganbayan against Senators Rodante Marcoleta and Jinggoy Estrada will be held in abeyance pending the final resolution of their motions for reconsideration, according to Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian. Gatchalian confirmed that the Senate has already received the suspension orders from the anti-graft court. “We also received

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