A SAN JUAN court has denied Senator Jinggoy Estrada’s preliminary request for the issuance of a temporary restraining order (TRO) against former Bulacan first district assistant engineer Brice Hernandez, according to Hernandez’ legal counsel, Lawyer Ernest Levanza. The injunction case was filed by Estrada with the San Juan RTC Branch 160.
“In the said Resolution, the Court Denied the Senator’s prayer for a TRO against Brice,” Levanza stated. The TRO aimed to prevent Hernandez from making further allegations against Estrada regarding anomalous flood control projects. Levanza clarified that the case is ongoing, and only the preliminary prayer for a TRO was denied. The court order stated that the “requisite extreme urgency warranting the issuance of a TRO is no longer present” and set the hearing on Estrada’s application for a writ of preliminary injunction on November 12, 2025.
Estrada’s office issued a statement noting that the court resolution included a reminder that any further public statements or discussions regarding the case are covered by the sub judice rule. The statement added that Estrada respects the court resolution and will abide by it, maintaining that the courtroom is the proper venue for resolving the matter. The senator will continue to pursue legal remedies to ensure accountability for those who violate his rights or spread falsehoods. “Senator Estrada remains confident that the truth will prevail through due process and the impartial administration of justice,” the statement read.
Hernandez previously linked Estrada to alleged anomalous flood control projects during a House Infrastructure Committee inquiry, claiming that Estrada received 30% “SOP” from the projects. Estrada has denied these allegations. In October, the senator also filed a perjury complaint against Hernandez.
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