This will allow Senator Jinggoy Estrada to remain free while the corruption case against him proceeds
The court barred Estrada from leaving the country while facing the first of two corruption-related charges in relation to the flood control project anomalies.
Another warrant for his arrest for the second charge, which is non-bailable, is expected to be issued by the court soon, top anti-corruption prosecutor Jesus Crispin Remulla said.
Estrada, 63, has strongly denied allegations mainly by a former government public works engineer that he received more than 570 million pesos (US$9.3 million) in kickbacks.
“I intend to avail myself of every lawful means to defend myself and clear my name,” Estrada said.
Source: News - South China Morning Post
