Bong Revilla, Jinggoy Estrada get extended visiting hours in jail | Inquirer News

Bong Revilla, Jinggoy Estrada get extended visiting hours in jail

/ 08:43 PM December 29, 2014

Senators Bong Revilla (left) and Jinggoy Estrada. INQUIRER file photo

Senators Bong Revilla (left) and Jinggoy Estrada. INQUIRER file photo

MANILA, Philippines—The families of detained senators Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada and Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. will get to spend more time with them on the days leading to the New Year as the Philippine National Police has allowed the extension of their visiting hours in jail.
Senior Superintendent Robert Po, deputy PNP spokesperson, said Monday that the request of the senators had been granted although “partially.”

“It was extended from the standard visiting hours. They were given a little leeway,” Po said in a press briefing.

Article continues after this advertisement

“I am not sure how long the extension was granted but not the whole request was granted,” he added.

FEATURED STORIES

The request was recommended by Headquarters Support Service head Chief Superintendent Alberto Supapo. It was relayed to PNP officer-in-charge Deputy Director General Leonardo Espina for approval.

The senators are asking Espina to extend the regular visiting hours, which are from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends‎.

Article continues after this advertisement

‎The two senators want to extend the visiting hours from 1 p.m. on Dec. 31 to 2 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2015.

Article continues after this advertisement

Since the start of Christmas week, the Custodial Center had disallowed the media from getting near its gates where Revilla and Estrada are detained.

Article continues after this advertisement

The two senators and co-accused Juan Ponce Enrile, who is under hospital detention, are being tried for their alleged involvement in the controversial P10-billion pork barrel scam.

RELATED STORIES

Article continues after this advertisement

Jinggoy, Bong Revilla appeal for extended visiting hours on New Year’s Eve

No extension of visiting hours for Enrile, Estrada, Revilla this holiday

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

Sandiganbayan denies Jinggoy Estrada holiday furlough

TAGS: Bong Revilla, detention

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2024 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.