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Jinggoy Estrada, Chiz Escudero, Joel Villanueva, Rodante Marcoleta
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Deep research · Exaupdated 21 days ago
Jinggoy Estrada, Chiz Escudero, Joel Villanueva, and Rodante Marcoleta currently face investigations linked to a multibillion-peso flood control scandal.
Jinggoy Estrada faces plunder and 13 graft charges for allegedly receiving over P573 million in kickbacks. Previously, he was acquitted of plunder in 2007 and 2024, and had bribery convictions reversed in 2024.
Chiz Escudero is under Ombudsman investigation for plunder regarding P586 million in alleged kickbacks. The Sandiganbayan issued a hold departure order against him in April 2026.
Joel Villanueva faces pending plunder and malversation charges linked to the same scandal.
Rodante Marcoleta is currently under investigation by the Ombudsman for alleged plunder.
Citations
Alleged Jinggoy Estrada kickbacks top P573 million | Philstar.com
www.philstar.com · 2026-05-28
Ombudsman files plunder, graft raps vs Jinggoy Estrada | Philstar.com
www.philstar.com · 2026-05-28
Jinggoy Estrada's third plunder case in 25 years | GMA News Online
www.gmanetwork.com · 2026-05-28
Chiz probed by ombudsman for plunder, denies raps | Philstar.com
www.philstar.com · 2026-05-27
PHDO issued: Court bars Chiz, businessman from leaving Philippines | Philstar.com
www.philstar.com · 2026-04-27
Estrada, Villanueva To Face Plunder Raps | OneNews.PH
www.onenews.ph · 2026-05-27
Senators Estrada, Villanueva tagged in alleged flood control kickbacks in Bulacan
www.rappler.com · 2025-09-09
Estrada, Villanueva confront accusers at Senate inquiry | Philstar.com
www.philstar.com · 2025-09-18
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