The temporary restraining order (TRO) request filed by Senator Jinggoy Estrada against former Bulacan First District assistant engineer Brice Hernandez was denied by a San Juan City court, a lawyer said Monday.

Hernandez’s legal counsel, Atty. Ernest Levanza, said this was over the injunction case Estrada filed with the San Juan Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 160.

The lawyer said the resolution denied the senator’s prayer for a TRO against Hernandez.

The TRO, according to Levanza, was intended to prevent Hernandez from making allegations against Estrada in relation to the alleged anomalous flood control projects.

He clarified that the case remains ongoing and that what was denied was Estrada’s preliminary prayer.

“From the foregoing, it is clear that the requisite extreme urgency warranting the issuance of a TRO is no longer present. Wherefore, premises considered, plaintiff's TRO application is denied,” the dispositive portion of the court order stated.

With this, the court set the hearing on Estrada's application for a writ of preliminary injunction on 12 November 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

Estrada’s office, in a statement, said the court resolution included a categorical reminder that any further public statements or discussions regarding the subject matter of the case are already covered by the sub judice rule.

It added that Estrada fully respects and will abide by the court resolution, “consistent with his unwavering faith in the rule of law and the integrity of our courts. He maintains that the proper forum for the vindication of rights is the courtroom, not the media.”

The resolution further stated that the senator will continue to pursue all legal remedies available to ensure accountability for those who violate his rights, spread falsehoods, or attempt to tarnish his hard-earned reputation.

“Senator Estrada remains confident that the truth will prevail through due process and the impartial administration of justice,” the statement read.

To recall, it was Hernandez who linked Estrada to alleged anomalous flood control projects during the inquiry of the House Infrastructure Committee, alleging that the senator received a 30 percent “SOP” from the projects.

The senator has repeatedly denied the allegations. In October, Estrada also filed a perjury complaint against Hernandez.