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Palace backs Remulla: Jinggoy Estrada didn't surrender; he was arrested
Philippine Daily Inquirer
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Palace backs Remulla: Jinggoy Estrada didn't surrender; he was arrested

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday backed Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla’s assertion that Senator Jinggoy Estrada was arrested and that he did not voluntarily surrender to the authorities. The arrest is on connection with the non-bailable plunder case filed against him. Palace press officer Claire Castro said officers of the Philippine National Police – Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) arrived inside the Senate building on Monday to serve the warrant before the senator announced his intention to surrender. “He did not go to the PNP-CIDG or the court. Therefore, Secretary Jonvic’s view is correct that this was not a voluntary […]... Keep on reading: Palace backs Remulla: Jinggoy Estrada didn't surrender; he was arrested

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