Senator Jinggoy Estrada and former Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. may be imprisoned together again after the Department of Justice (DOJ) recommended to the Office of the Ombudsman the filing of charges against Estrada and other officials allegedly involved in anomalous flood control projects.

According to Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano, the charges recommended by the DOJ include plunder, violations of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, direct bribery, receiving gifts by public officers, and corruption of public officials.

Aside from Estrada, the respondents include former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan, former DPWH Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo, DPWH National Capital Region Regional Director Gerard Opulencia, former DPWH Bulacan First District Engineer Henry Alcantara, and other agency officials, including John and Jane Does.

The DOJ also recommended the dismissal of cases against former DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral, who died on December 19, 2025.

Earlier, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said the preliminary investigation against Senators Francis “Chiz” Escudero, Joel Villanueva, and Mark Villar was nearing completion.

Estrada and Revilla were previously detained together at the Philippine National Police headquarters in Camp Crame when they were charged in connection with the pork barrel scam.

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Camp Crame

Camp Crame is the headquarters of the Philippine National Police, located in Quezon City. Originally established in the early 20th century as a U.S. cavalry post, it gained historical prominence in 1986 as the site of a pivotal revolt during the People Power Revolution, when reformist military forces defected from the Marcos regime. Today, it remains a key symbol of law enforcement and democratic resistance in the Philippines.

Camp Crame

Camp Crame is the headquarters of the Philippine National Police, located in Quezon City. Originally established in 1935 as a constabulary camp named after General Rafael Crame, the fifth Chief of the Philippine Constabulary, it gained international prominence during the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution when it served as a key base for military forces that defected from the Marcos regime. Today, it remains a central symbol of law enforcement and democratic transition in the Philippines.