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'Marcoleta can now defend himself in court'
The Philippine Star
|July 05, 2026
Sen. Rodante Marcoleta now has a chance to defend himself in court from allegations that he committed plunder for allegedly receiving P75 million in campaign funds without declaring it, according to Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian.
Speaking to radio dzMM yesterday, Gatchalian said he would rather not comment on Marcoleta possibly seeking Senate protective custody.
“I don’t want to speculate and answer hypothetical questions. The status now is that Senator Marcoleta has the chance to defend himself,” Gatchalian said.
He also called it speculative when asked what the Senate would do in case Marcoleta is ordered arrested while serving as senator judge in the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
This story is from the July 05, 2026 edition of The Philippine Star.
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