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Jinggoy Estrada Declines Plea in Plunder, Graft Cases; Court Enters Not Guilty Plea
Senator Jinggoy Estrada declined to enter a plea in the P573 million plunder and graft cases linked to the flood control project. The Sandiganbayan entered a not guilty plea on his behalf, moving the case forward. A former Public Works Secretary was dropped as an accused to serve as a government witness.
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