Sandigan enters not-guilty plea for Jinggoy
The Sandiganbayan has entered a not-guilty plea for Senator Jinggoy Estrada after he refused to enter a plea regarding graft charges linked to anomalous flood control projects. The court also denied his motion to dismiss the case and rejected a similar motion from former public works secretary Manuel Bonoan.
Why it matters
This legal development is significant for Philippine anti-corruption efforts and the accountability of high-ranking public officials.
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