Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, magpapatuloy sa tungkulin bilang senador hanggang hindi pa final ang guilty verdict sa kasong direct at indirect bribery

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00:00 The court ruled that Senator Gingoy Estrada is not guilty in the case of plunder in the PDAF's camp.

00:07 But he was charged with having a crime in the case of robbery.

00:11 That was the surprise of Daniel Manalastas.

00:13 It was 9 in the morning yesterday when Senator Gingoy Estrada arrived at Sandigan Bayan for his promulgation.

00:24 His family was with him when he faced the court.

00:27 In the decision of Sandigan Bayan 5th Division, Estrada is not guilty in the case of plunder in the PDAF's camp.

00:37 But Estrada is guilty in the case of anti-graft court for direct and indirect bribery.

00:43 He was sentenced to 8 years in prison.

00:47 Estrada's co-accused, Janet Lim Napoles, was also acquitted in the case of plunder.

00:53 But Sandigan Bayan is guilty in the case of corruption of public official for 5 counts.

00:58 Napoles was sentenced to 8 to 10 years in prison.

01:03 I did not receive any money.

01:07 That's why I would like to thank the magistrates of Sandigan Bayan.

01:15 After one decade, my case is already resolved.

01:19 Of course, even if I am not guilty, I will receive the result of my case.

01:26 I would like to thank the magistrates of Sandigan Bayan, my family who stood with me.

01:36 Until now, the court has not ruled in the case of bribery of Estrada.

01:40 That's why the fight is not yet over.

01:43 Nothing is final.

01:45 That is the appeal of court. We will file the necessary motion for the resolution before the Sandigan Bayan.

01:52 I will stop all these cases.

01:55 Again, to exhaust all legal provisions.

01:58 His son said that Undersecretary Janela Ejercito Estrada is not only acquitted by his father,

02:04 he also feels vindicated.

02:07 Although the case of Sandigan Bayan justices was not held,

02:10 they are still thankful because Estrada was acquitted in the case of plunder.

02:16 According to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri,

02:18 they have already heard the news of the conviction of Senator Estrada.

02:23 While the court's decision is not yet final and executive,

02:27 Estrada will continue his duty as a Senator of the Republic.

02:32 This is also the opinion of Senate Majority Leader Joven Villanueva.

02:35 According to Senator J.V. Ejercito, they are sure that all the legal team of Estrada will do their best

02:42 and he will pray for his brother and fellow Senator.

02:46 Daniel Ebranastas for the nation.