Philippine Court Orders Arrest of Marcoleta and Defensor in Plunder Case
The Sandiganbayan, a Philippine anti-graft court, has issued arrest warrants for former lawmakers Marcoleta and Mike Defensor in connection with a plunder case. Marcoleta was subsequently detained and underwent a medical check-up for chest pain.
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Sandiganbayan orders arrest of Marcoleta over P75-M campaign donation
Marcoleta is also facing three counts of alleged violation of Presidential Decree No. 46, which prohibits public officials from receiving gifts before the Sandiganbayan's 1st, 4th and 6th divisions
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Read full article →Cayetano to impeach court: Ask Sandigan to allow Marcoleta, Estrada to attend trial
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday asked the Senate impeachment court to “communicate” with the Sandiganbayan to allow Sen. Rodante Marcoleta and Jinggoy Estrada to attend Vice President Sara Duterte’s trial. “May I ask members of this court, through the presiding justice, to consider … communication with the Sandiganbayan for the attendance
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Read full article →Mike Defensor arrested over Marcoleta campaign donation
DILG says Mike Defensor and two co-accused have been arrested.
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