FACT CHECK: Jinggoy Estrada not acquitted of plunder; bail hearing ongoing

Rappler - Oct 29, 2026

For non-bailable cases like plunder, a petition for bail needs to be filed. The court then holds summary hearings to determine whether the evidence of guilt is strong.

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