Marcoleta, Defensor arrive for Sandiganbayan plunder hearing
Philippine Senator Rodante Marcoleta and former Representative Mike Defensor appeared at the Sandiganbayan for a hearing regarding a plunder case. Both individuals are currently in government custody, with Marcoleta receiving medical care for pneumonia and spinal issues.
Why it matters
This case involves high-profile political figures in the Philippines facing serious corruption charges, highlighting ongoing legal accountability for government officials.
MANILA, Philippines - Sen. Rodante Marcoleta and former Anakalusugan party-list Rep. Mike Defensor arrived at the Sandiganbayan in Quezon City for a hearing on the plunder case against them on Wednesday, July 15.
Defensor and their co-accused arrived from the New Quezon City Jail around 8 a.m., while Marcoleta arrived from the Philippine National Police General Hospital (PNPGH) around 8:15 a.m.
Upon arriving, waving Defensor said to the media, "The corrupt ones aren't here!"
READ: PNP says Marcoleta fit to be presented in court
The plunder case against them stemmed from a P75-million donation made by Defensor and their co-accused to Marcoleta when the latter was still a party-list representative, prior to his 2025 senatorial bid.
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