Dozen witnesses to testify against Marcoleta in plunder trial

MANILA, Philippines — A dozen witnesses will testify against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta and his co-accused during the trial proper of his plunder case before the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Oct. 8, government prosecutors said Friday. Marcoleta, his donor, former Rep. Mike Defensor, and businessmen Joseph Espiritu and Aristotle Viray are facing plunder charges over the