Ombudsman inspects vacated office of Jinggoy Estrada

GMA Network - Oct 9, 2026

Representatives from the Office of the Ombudsman inspected the office vacated by Senator Jinggoy Estrada, according to a GMA News report, quoting Senate Secretary Renato Bantug.

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