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Sandigan issues travel ban vs Marcoleta, donors
Worldphilstar1mo ago

Sandigan issues travel ban vs Marcoleta, donors

The Sandiganbayan Seventh Division has barred Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, former congressman Mike Defensor and two others from leaving the Philippines as they face plunder and bribery complaints over P75…

Palace spox: Defensor is another Mawanay
Politicsinquirer4mo ago

Palace spox: Defensor is another Mawanay

Former Rep. Mike Defensor’s warning that another group of former Marines would soon come forward with supposed firsthand accounts of an alleged bribery scheme in the administration of President Marcos is turning him into another Ador Mawanay, according to Palace press officer Claire Castro. Mawanay—whose real name is Antonio Luis Marquez—falsely accused Sen. Panfilo Lacson

Hold Order Sought on Marcoleta and Donors Over Plunder Charges
Politicsphilstar1mo ago

Hold Order Sought on Marcoleta and Donors Over Plunder Charges

The Office of the Ombudsman has requested the Sandiganbayan to issue a hold departure order against Senator Rodante Marcoleta, former congressman Mike Defensor, and two others, following their indictment on plunder and other charges related to a P75-million campaign fund.

Defensor Family Denies Ties to Raided Pasig City Hotel
Politicsphilstar2mo ago

Defensor Family Denies Ties to Raided Pasig City Hotel

Former Congressman Mike Defensor and his wife have publicly denied any current ties between their family and a hotel in Pasig City that was recently subjected to a raid. They clarified that their family no longer has connections to the establishment.

Palace: ‘Wonder Boy’ Mike Defensor is ‘Ador Mawanay 2.0’
Politicsinquirer4mo ago

Palace: ‘Wonder Boy’ Mike Defensor is ‘Ador Mawanay 2.0’

MANILA, Philippines — Palace press officer Claire Castro has likened Mike Defensor to infamous Senate witness Ador Mawanay, who testified against Sen. Panfilo Lacson over two decades ago but later retracted his statements. At Thursday’s briefing, Castro was asked to comment on Defensor’s warning that another group of former marines would soon come forward with their supposed firsthand

National Security Adviser Año Sues 'Ex-Marines' for Fake News
Politicsinquirerphilstar3mo ago2 sources

National Security Adviser Año Sues 'Ex-Marines' for Fake News

National Security Adviser Eduardo Año has filed legal action against 18 individuals, including supposedly former Marines, a lawyer, and a former congressman, for allegedly spreading 'malicious and fabricated' claims about his involvement in a cash delivery.

Abante denies receiving cash suitcases: Attacks due to my stand vs EJKs
Politicsinquirer4mo ago

Abante denies receiving cash suitcases: Attacks due to my stand vs EJKs

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. has denied receiving suitcases of cash, saying the “malicious” allegations are merely political attacks stemming from his stand against extrajudicial killings (EJKs) during the previous administration’s drug war. In a statement on Wednesday, Abante said the allegations made by several personalities, including former lawmaker Mike Defensor and broadcaster