THE Senate has ordered the transfer of former Bulacan 1st district assistant engineer Brice Hernandez, implicated in flood control project anomalies, to the Pasay City Jail.
The decision, made despite appeals from some senators to keep him detained within the Senate premises, follows Hernandez’s contempt citation and controversial testimony implicating senators in alleged corruption.
Senator Jinggoy Estrada initiated the motion to transfer Hernandez, which was quickly supported by other leading senators. Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III approved the motion without objection, emphasizing that Hernandez remains under Senate legal custody despite the change in location.
The transfer comes after Hernandez, detained at the PNP Custodial Center, was cited for contempt for denying information about his casino activities.
He further stirred controversy by claiming during a House hearing that Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Joel Villanueva were involved in anomalous flood control projects, allegations both senators have denied. The move to Pasay City Jail suggests a desire for a more secure detention environment amidst the escalating accusations and ongoing investigations.
