Comelec clears Marcoleta of election offense

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc has cleared Senator Rodante Marcoleta of any election offense in connection with his 2025 midterm campaign, ruling that there was no evidence to show he committed any violation.

- By DHEL NAZARIO

However, the Commission adopted the recommendation to file election offense charges against his contributors for failing to submit their individual reports of contributions within 30 days after the elections.

In its resolution, the Comelec en banc upheld the findings of the Political Finance and Affairs Department (PFAD), which identified Michael Tan Defensor, Joseph Varias Espiritu, and Aristotle Baluyut Viray as among those liable.

The poll body also adopted the recommendation to terminate the investigation, citing the absence of further evidence against Marcoleta.