Ombudsman files plunder case vs Marcoleta in Sandiganbayan

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman filed before the Sandiganbayan the plunder case against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta and his co-accused over a P75 million campaign donation to him. In January 2025, former Anakalusugan Rep. Mike Defensor, and certain Aristotle Viray and Joseph Espiritu allegedly donated P30 million, P25 million and P20 million for Marcoleta’s senatorial bid. According