Estrada Arrest Order Deepens Manila’s Flood-Control Scandal and Senate Power Struggle
The Diplomat reports that Senator Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada surrendered on June 1, 2026 after the Sandiganbayan ordered his arrest over alleged kickbacks tied to flood control projects. The case intersects with the Marcos–Duterte feud and could affect Senate dynamics ahead of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial.