Marcoleta enters not guilty plea to plunder, 'gift-taking' charges
Senator Rodante Marcoleta has entered a plea of not guilty to charges of plunder and illegal gift-taking before the Sandiganbayan court. The legal proceedings involve allegations of receiving ₱25 million in gifts and a separate plunder case involving ₱75 million in donations.
Why it matters
The case is a high-profile legal matter involving a sitting legislator, reflecting ongoing efforts to address corruption within the Philippine government.
Manila Bulletin - Marcoleta enters not guilty plea to plunder, ‘gift-taking’ charges
Marcoleta enters not guilty plea to plunder, 'gift-taking' charges
Senator Rodante Marcoleta (Santi San Juan/Manila Bulletin)
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