Jinggoy Estrada refuses to plead; court enters not guilty plea in graft

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Second Division entered a not guilty plea for Sen. Jinggoy Estrada over his graft case.  Geraldine Faith Econg, the presiding justice of Sandiganbayan and the chairperson of its Second Division, made the move as Estrada said he “wished to remain silent” when asked to enter a plea during his arraignment.