Estrada slapped with new 90-day suspension by Sandiganbayan
The Sandiganbayan, the Philippines' anti-graft court, has issued a new 90-day suspension order against former Senator Jinggoy Estrada. The suspension is related to ongoing corruption allegations. This move highlights the persistent challenges in political accountability and anti-corruption efforts in the Philippines.
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