JAILED former senator Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada is close to regaining his freedom, with magistrates at the Sandiganbayan deciding on whether bail could be granted in connection with a P183-million plunder case filed against the politician in connection with the priority development assistance fund (PDAF) or pork barrel scam.

Estrada, who is detained at the Philippine National Police (PNP) Custodial Center in Camp Crame, has asked the Sandiganbayan anti-graft court to allow him to post bail for his provisional liberty.

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