Migz: Until final ruling, Jinggoy to continue as senatorMANILA, Philippines — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada will continue performing his functions as senator until and unless his conviction by the Sandiganbayan becomes final and executory, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said. “The Senate also recognizes the fact that there are still remedies available to Sen. Jinggoy under existing laws and the Rules of Court,” Zubiri said in a statement sent to Senate reporters. He can still file a Motion for Reconsideration with the Sandiganbayan; he can still file an appeal by certiorari with the Supreme Court,” Zubiri said. “Until and unless the decision becomes final and executory, Sen. Jinggoy is duty-bound to continue performing his functions as senator.”The Sandiganbayan acquit[1]ted Estrada of plunder but found him guilty of direct and indirect bribery. His lawyer Alexis Abastillas Suarez told “Storycon” on Cignal TV’s One News that the temporary disqualification could be implemented only when the ruling becomes final.

Source: Philippine Star January 20, 2024 14:24 UTC