MANILA, Philippines — The anti-graft court Sandiganbayan has upheld its ruling allowing former Sen. Jinggoy Estrada to post bail for his plunder case in connection with the multibillion-peso pork barrel fund scam. READ: Jinggoy clueless on DOJ's plan to utilize him as DAP witnessJust like in the September 15 resolution, those who voted to uphold Estrada's bail were Associate Justices Ma. The case was in connection with the alleged misuse of the P366-million intelligence fund of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. “Since there is no strong evidence identifying the accused as the main plunderer, there can also be no showing of strong evidence against him,” it added. READ: Jinggoy leaves PNP Custodial CenterPlunder is a non-bailable offense if proven that the evidence against the accused is strong.

Source: Philippine Star November 16, 2017 08:37 UTC