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Sandiganbayan suspends Marcoleta as senator over plunder case

First reported 2026-10-19 08:57 UTC · Updated 2026-10-19 11:30 UTC · 2 independent sources

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division on Monday suspended Sen. Rodante Marcoleta for 90 days due to his plunder case. Marcoleta was charged with plunder for allegedly accepting a P75-million donation while serving as a party-list lawmaker. “Senator Rodante D. Marcoleta is suspended…

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  1. 2026-10-19 08:57 UTCRappler · rappler.com ↗
  2. 2026-10-19 10:30 UTCInquirer · newsinfo.inquirer.net ↗

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