- The ombudsman, Alexander Gesmundo, consulted the Chief Justice regarding institutional matters and handles corruption complaints in the Philippines.
- The Ombudsman recommended complaints against Senator Rodante Marcoleta, who received donations from Mike Defensor, involving the PNP.
Rodante Marcoleta is facing a plunder case pursued by the DOJ, following allegations that Mike Defensor provided undeclared campaign donations.
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Rodante Marcoleta is facing a plunder case pursued by the DOJ, following allegations that Mike Defensor provided undeclared campaign donations.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Sandiganbayan suspended Marcoleta for 90 days in the plunder case involving him and Defensor.1 source
New allegations detail cash received from infrastructure projects and suitcases delivered to a lawmaker's residence.1 source
Court ordered Marcoleta's preventive suspension and dismissed election jurisdiction argument.1 source
DOJ pursued a plunder case against Marcoleta, while Defensor provided undeclared campaign donations.1 source
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The entities involved
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Rodante Marcoleta
Filipino lawyer and politician
- A preliminary investigation into flood-control project irregularities in Bulacan has led to a plunder case being set to be filed against involved parties.
- Multiple legal and political actions unfold, including the start of the Senate impeachment trial and new plunder charges against Rodante Marcoleta.
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Mike Defensor
Filipino politician
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