Filipino lawyer and politician
Philstar Life Oct 19
Rodante Marcoleta suspended as senator amid plunder case: Marcoleta is currently detained over a plunder case.
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Marcoleta case possible speedy disposition 'may break record': Sen. Rodante Marcoleta and Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla. INQUIRER FILE PHOTOS MANILA ...
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PH anti-graft court orders 90-day preventive suspension of Sen. Marcoleta over plunder charge #ANCHeadlines
The DFA summons Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan over his provocative remarks. Meanwhile, the Philippine anti-graft court has ordered a 90-day suspension for ... Show more
Comelec IT officer authenticates documents in Marcoleta gift-ban trial | ABS-CBN News
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Senator Rodante Marcoleta was escorted by BJMP personnel to the Sandiganbayan Fourth Division for his scheduled trial on charges of violating Presidential ... Show more
#ICYMI : The lawyers of detained Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Rodante Marcoleta on Thursday said they were unaware of claims that the Sandiganbayan may grant ... Show more
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Marcoleta's bail petition in plunder case submitted for resolution | ABS-CBN News
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On the first day of the trial, the prosecution immediately concluded the presentation of evidence in the plunder case of Sen ... Show more
Comelec panel made no categorical finding on Marcoleta's P75M donation — witness | ABS-CBN News
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Comelec unit finds 'inconsistencies' in Marcoleta's statements: Sen. Rodante Marcoleta —File photo MANILA, Philippines — The Political Finance and ...
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manilastandard.net Oct 07
WATCH | Sen. Rodante Marcoleta arrived at the Sandiganbayan Fourth Division for the start of his trial over an alleged violation of Presidential Decree No. 46 ... Show more
manilastandard.net Sep 16
The P75 million that businessmen Michael Defensor, Joseph Espiritu and Aristotle Viray donated to Senator Rodante Marcoleta was intended to fund his 2025 ... Show more
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Sen. Rodante Marcoleta said he will not seek a furlough to vote on a proposed change to the 16-vote threshold required for conviction in Vice President Sara ... Show more
Marcoleta won't join Duterte trial if 'Constitution is desecrated': Sen. Rodante Marcoleta exits the Sandiganbayan Third Division courtroom on August ...
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#ICYMI : Sen. Rodante Marcoleta allegedly "solicited" funds from businessman Aristotle Viray, one of the donors linked to the plunder case involving P75-million ... Show more
Marcoleta 'solicited' funds from donor - | witness tells Sandiganbayan
Marcoleta 'solicited' funds from donor - | witness tells Sandiganbayan
"If they (Senate) won't take up that [manifestation], why should I participate?" Sen. Rodante Marcoleta said he was disappointed that his Senate colleagues ... Show more
Atty. Maria Mananghaya-Henson, director of the Ombudsman's Field Investigation Bureau, told the Sandiganbayan that the payment of donation taxes does not ... Show more
Ombudsman presents Marcoleta's TV show remarks on donations as evidence in bail hearing | ABS-CBN News
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Personal na dumalo sina Senador Rodante Marcoleta at si dating congresistang Mike Defensor sa ikalawang pagdinig ng Sandiganbayan Third Division sa kaso nilang ... Show more
The plunder case against former speaker Martin Romualdez, former Ako Bicol representative Zaldy Co and others was raffled off to the Sandiganbayan Third ... Show more
Sandiganbayan OKs Marcoleta's request for medical furlough on Sept. 7: Sen. Rodante Marcoleta exits the Sandiganbayan Third Division courtroom on Aug. 14 ...
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Marcoleta asserts capacity to vote as judge in letter to impeach court: Sen. Rodante Marcoleta — File photo MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Rodante Marcoleta has ...
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Sen. Rodante Marcoleta insisted that the Commission on Elections and not the Sandiganbayan Third Division should have jurisdiction over the issue of the ... Show more
ON LOWERING THE IMPEACHMENT VOTING THRESHOLD Majority Floor Leader Senator Migs Zubiri disclosed on Thursday that some senators are considering lowering the ... Show more
Sandiganbayan grants Sen. Marcoleta's 1-day medical furlough #ANCHeadlines
Marcoleta himself reveals donors to Comelec, says poll body exec: MANILA, Philippines — After not declaring the contributions of three campaign donors who ...
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mb.com.ph Aug 22
Lacson: Marcoleta, Defensor may face subornation of perjury rap over Guteza 'coaching'
mb.com.ph/2026/08/22/lacson-marcoleta-defensor-may-face-subornation-of-perjury-rap-over-guteza-coaching
mb.com.ph Aug 28
Marcoleta defends Guteza, claims threats forced recanted statement: Detained Senator Rodante Marcoleta said his respect for Master Sergeant Orly Guteza remains ...
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mb.com.ph Aug 28
The Daily Rundown August 28 –
1. DFA still awaiting confirmation on Filipino reportedly missing after Nepal floods
READ: DFA still awaiting confirmation on Filipino reportedly missing after Nepal floods 2. Marcoleta defends Guteza ... Show more
Marcoleta defends Guteza, claims threats forced recanted statement
Meta vows to share user data in case Philippine authorities see ‘imminent threat’—Hontiveros
Gatchalian: Absent senators forgo salaries
PAGASA monitors 2 LPAs with potential to become tropical depressions
Marcoleta defends Guteza, claims threats forced recanted statement
Meta vows to share user data in case Philippine authorities see ‘imminent threat’—Hontiveros
Gatchalian: Absent senators forgo salaries
PAGASA monitors 2 LPAs with potential to become tropical depressions
WATCH: Former Congressman Mike Defensor is frustrated after some BJMP personnel allegedly refused to allow him to be interviewed by the media ... Show more
From Daily Guardian: Groups mark fourth month of Toboso 19 killings: Read more in the Daily Guardian chat room
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Guteza recants Senate testimony, says Defensor and Marcoleta behind it | ABS-CBN News
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mb.com.ph Aug 24
Lacson sounds off Marcoleta, Defensor's fate amid possible subjugation of perjury charge
mb.com.ph/2026/08/23/lacson-sounds-off-marcoleta-defensors-fate-amid-possible-subjugation-of-perjury-charge
Trillanes to drop case against four of 18 ex-soldiers: Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV holds a copy of the cyberlibel case he filed before the Department of ...
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MARTIN ROMUALDEZ SHOULD BE FOLLOWED AS WELL.” Former lawmaker Mike Defensor has this to say upon returning to the Sandiganbayan Fourth Division with Sen ... Show more
mb.com.ph Jul 23
Sandiganbayan orders Marcoleta to explain why he should not be suspended from Senate
mb.com.ph/2026/07/23/sandiganbayan-orders-marcoleta-to-explain-why-he-should-not-be-suspended-from-senate
Vice President Sara Duterte visited the Quezon City Jail on Tuesday from 12 noon to 3:20 pm, the BJMP confirms. "During her visit ... Show more
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mb.com.ph Aug 03
Marcoleta declines to enter plea during arraignment: Senator Rodante Marcoleta on Monday, Aug. 3, declined to enter a plea during the arraignment of one of the ...
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Jinggoy Estrada, Mike Defensor ask Sandiganbayan to grant them bail: Estrada is facing plunder in connection to the flood control mess, while Defensor is facing ...
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“I am sad because I am not the only one in jail. Those in jail here are the people.” Senator Rodante Marcoleta claimed his arrest was intended to prevent him ... Show more
“We must show empathy and sympathy to those deprived of liberty.” Vice President Sara Duterte spoke about her recent visit to detained senators Rodante ... Show more
WATCH: Atty. Moises Tolentino, counsel of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, said they filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to review the Office of the ... Show more
WATCH: Senator Rodante Marcoleta reiterated that his arrest was politically motivated. | via Kaxandra Salonga, ABS-CBN News
WATCH: Senator Rodante Marcoleta said he submitted a manifestation to the Senate to allow him and Sen. Jinggoy Estrada to attend the impeachment trial of Vice ... Show more
mb.com.ph Jul 22
Marcoleta enters not guilty plea to plunder, ‘gift-taking’ charges: Sen. Rodante Marcoleta pleaded not guilty to plunder and violation of Presidential Decree ...
mb.com.ph/2026/07/22/marcoleta-enters-not-guilty-plea-to-plunder-gift-taking-charges
FACT CHECK: Supreme Court did not dismiss Marcoleta’s plunder case: Marcoleta's plunder case wasn't filed before the country's highest court ...
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'A grave insult': Groups slam Cayetano for labeling Marcoleta, Jinggoy 'political prisoners' | ABS-CBN News
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Defendant, co-accused file bail petition for plunder: Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, former lawmaker Michael Defensor and businessman Joseph Espiritu are booked on the ...
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Sandiganbayan orders Marcoleta's transfer to Payatas jail | ABS-CBN News: The Sandiganbayan Third Division on Wednesday transferred the custody of Sen ...
abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/7/15/marcoleta-back-at-sandiganbayan-for-plunder-trial-after-hospitalization-0830
Sa kaniyang "kontra-SONA" nitong Martes (Hulyo 28), binanggit ni Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano ang sitwasyon ng mga kapwa kapwa senator na sina ... Show more
mb.com.ph Jul 21
WATCH: Impeachment court Presiding Officer Senator Chiz Escudero has referred Senator-judge Rodante Marcoleta’s request to vote in the impeachment trial ... Show more
Key FactsCOA Witness Describes Audit Concerns in Duterte Impeachment Trial
Aug 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: inquirer.net
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: inquirer.net
- On August 3, former COA-ICFAO auditor Roderick Wamil appeared as a prosecution witness.
- Wamil said key OVP documents failed COA requirements; some reported expenses were impermissible uses of confidential funds.
- His 19-page tabulation covered purported expenses of P125,150,000 from Dec. 21 to 31, 2022; the defense refused to stipulate.
- Article I concerns alleged misuse of P612.5 million: P500 million under the OVP and P112.5 million under DepEd.
Please send many angels of truth and keep us from spreading lies.— Senator Imee Marcos, during the opening prayer on Day 11 of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial in the Senate of the Philippines.
Sen. Marcoleta, co-accused, entered a 'not guilty plea' in connection with the plunder case, violation of PD No. 46 #TVPExpress
mb.com.ph Jul 10
Sandigan orders independent PGH medical exam to determine need for Marcoleta’s continued confinement at PNP hospital
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Sen. Rodante Marcoleta has arrived at the UP-Philippine General Hospital to undergo an independent medical examination. He arrived wearing a protective vest ... Show more
“I WILL FACE THE LAW… I WILL NOT HIDE.” Sen. Rodante Marcoleta said he will follow all procedures of the court after it issued a warrant of arrest for his ... Show more
manilastandard.net Jul 15
UP PGH Director Dr. Gerardo Legaspi confirmed Sen. Marcoleta is already fit to attend trial and has no need to be confined further in a hospital ... Show more
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Philippine senator Marcoleta arrested for plunder hours before Duterte impeachment trial
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Breaking down Marcoleta’s P112.9M election campaign spending in 2025: Rappler’s Patrick Cruz breaks down Marcoleta’s SOCE and examines how he spent his campaign ...
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mb.com.ph Jul 15
BJMP: Marcoleta now detained at Quezon City Jail
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Will Marcoleta share jail cell with Estrada, Revilla? | ABS-CBN News: Sen. Rodante Marcoleta on Wednesday was transferred to the New Quezon City Jail, where Sen ...
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Groups question INC rally motive; QC permit revoked: MANILA, Philippines — Organizers of recent anticorruption protests challenged on Wednesday the motives ...
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VP Sara Duterte's defense counsel inside Senate session hall for impeachment trial
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Confined by police, Marcoleta posts FB message: Sen. Rodante Marcoleta —Inquirer photo/Grig C. Montegrande MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Rodante Marcoleta urged his ...
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Marcoleta ready to go to jail over P75-M donation he received as congressman: 'Nakahanda po akong magpakulong,' Senator Rodante Marcoleta tell ...
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Sandigan sheriff serves 2nd arrest warrant vs Marcoleta over another case | ABS-CBN News
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Marcoleta: We will meet again, with the help of our great God: Rodante Marcoleta Sen. Rodante Marcoleta MADE a promise to his supporters a few days after being ...
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Marcoleta’s lawyer confirms client’s surrender
WATCH: Senator Rodante Marcoleta’s lawyer Patrick Velez confirms Marcoleta's surrender before the ... Show more
Marcoleta now fit to travel, PNP doctor tells Sandiganbayan: Police officers escort Sen. Rodante Marcoleta as he leaves the Sandiganbayan on Monday, July 6, 2026 ...
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"It's hard but we can do it every day, we visit him [at the PNP hospital] to show our love and support" This is the statement of Rep. Paolo Marcoleta ... Show more
