The Manila Times
MANILA, Philippines —The Office of the Ombudsman did not recommend bail in the flood control-related plunder and graft charges it filed against Sen. Jinggoy Estrada and other people before the Sandiganbayan. "The Office of the Ombudsman has recommended no bail for the respondents in this case", Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano said in a press briefing after the filing of the cases on Thursday. "Likewise, the office will pursue hold departure orders for the respondents so as to preserve the integrity of the case in court", Clavano said. A court division will determine whether there is probable cause and if it does find there is, it will issue an arrest warrant. MANILA, Philippines - The Office of the Ombudsman did not recommend bail in the flood control-related plunder and graft charges it filed against Sen. Jinggoy Estrada and other people before the Sandiganbayan. "The Office of the Ombudsman has recommended no bail for the respondents in this case", Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano said in a press briefing after the filing of the cases on Thursday. "Likewise, the office will pursue hold departure orders for the respondents so as to preserve the integrity of the case in court", Clavano said. A court division will determine whether there is probable cause and if it does find there is, it will issue an arrest warrant.
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