The arrest of Senator Jinggoy Estrada on corruption charges has created an 11-11 tie in the Philippine Senate, potentially stalling legislation and complicating Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio's impeachment trial.
Philippine Senator Estrada, 63, was arrested on a non-bailable plunder charge for allegedly pocketing over 570 million pesos ($9.3 million) in kickbacks from a flood-control project. He denies the allegations and stated he would surrender to authorities.
Philippine Senator Estrada, 63, was arrested on a non-bailable plunder charge for allegedly pocketing over 570 million pesos (US$9.3 million) in kickbacks from a flood-control project. He denies the allegations and stated he would surrender to authorities.
