MANILA, Philippines–The Sandiganbayan on Tuesday approved the request of former Senator Jinggoy Estrada for him to travel abroad from Dec. 26 to 31. ADVERTISEMENTThe anti-graft court said there is no more need for Estrada to post a travel bond as there is a remaining P2.6-million worth of bond from his previous trips abroad. Previously, Estrada asked the court’s permission to allow him and his family to travel to Hong Kong. READ: Jinggoy Estrada seeks to travel, stay in 5-star HK hotelRevilla and Estrada were among those indicted by the Office of the Ombudsman for plunder and multiple counts of graft in connection with the P10-billion pork barrel scam. READ: WHAT WENT BEFORE: Napoles and the pork barrel scamIn 2017, the Sandiganbayan also allowed Estrada to travel overseas to be with his family during the holiday season.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 18, 2018 08:37 UTC