Sandiganbayan issues arrest order for Marcoleta over plunder rap
The Sandiganbayan has issued an arrest warrant for Senator Rodante Marcoleta and others regarding a plunder case involving campaign donations. The court found probable cause after the Office of the Ombudsman filed charges last week.
Why it matters
The legal action against a sitting senator underscores the ongoing efforts of the Philippine judiciary to prosecute high-level corruption.
Senator Rodante Marcoleta arrives in the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Monday, July 6, 2026, moments before the announcement of the issuance of arrest warrant against him. JOHN ERIC MENDOZA/INQUIRER [Updated July 6, 2026, 5:23 p.m.]
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