Senate won’t seek lifting of Estrada’s suspension, says Gatchalian

Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian announced that the Senate won't seek to lift the court-imposed preventive suspension of detained Senator Jinggoy Estrada, who faces serious graft and plunder charges related to the flood control scandal. The Sandiganbayan ordered a 90-day suspension for Estrada, and Gatchalian's decision underscores the Senate's commitment to upholding due process and legal proceedings. This move is significant as it highlights the Senate's stance on maintaining the integrity of its proceedings while allowing judicial processes to unfold.