Senator Erwin Tulfo stated that detained Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Rodante Marcoleta can continue to hold committee memberships and file legislation despite their incarceration, but they will not be allowed to vote during plenary sessions.

The Sandiganbayan’s Third Division ordered detained Sen. Rodante Marcoleta to explain why he should not be suspended from the Senate.

Former Representative Rodante Marcoleta and Defensor have pleaded not guilty to charges of plunder and one of three 'gift' raps against Marcoleta, with his arraignment for the remaining 'gift' rap scheduled for July 22.

Rodante Marcoleta was transferred to Quezon City Jail after undergoing an independent medical examination at the Philippine General Hospital. The transfer was ordered by the Sandiganbayan in connection with his plunder case.

Senator Rodante Marcoleta, currently confined at the Philippine National Police General Hospital, has urged his supporters to continue fighting for transparency, accountability, justice, and democracy via a Facebook message.

The Sandiganbayan has issued an arrest warrant and a hold departure order for Senator Rodante Marcoleta and former lawmaker Mike Defensor, stemming from allegations of unlawfully receiving gifts from public officials.

Senator Rodante Marcoleta now has the opportunity to defend himself in court against allegations of plunder, specifically concerning P75 million in undeclared campaign funds.

MANILA, Philippines — “Wala pa po akong nakilalang isang disenteng tao na katulad ni Sen. Rodante Marcoleta (I have never met anyone as decent as Sen. Rodante Marcoleta).” This was how Sen.

The Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) concluded its three-day mass action, which advocated for Representative Rodante Marcoleta, leading the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) to downgrade its alert status from heightened to normal.

The Ombudsman is set to file plunder charges against Representative Rodante Marcoleta this week, despite ongoing rallies. Officials have clarified that these charges are unrelated to any impeachment trial.

A protest by the Iglesia ni Cristo on EDSA entered its second day, causing traffic disruptions and prompting President Marcos to call for maximum tolerance. The demonstration was sparked by a plunder complaint against Rodante Marcoleta, which the sect claims is selective justice.

Members of the religious sect Iglesia ni Cristo gathered at the EDSA People Power Monument in Quezon City to protest the potential indictment and arrest of INC member Senator Rodante Marcoleta for plunder.

Rappler explains how Representative Rodante Marcoleta's receipt of campaign donations has led to accusations of plunder and a possible arrest warrant from the Ombudsman.

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the Philippines has confirmed that it has not yet received an arrest warrant for Senator Rodante Marcoleta.

The #FactsFirstPH coalition has denounced Senator Rodante Marcoleta's blanket accusation that journalists are 'bayaran' or 'paid hacks,' made in connection with investigations into flood control corruption.

The Commission on Elections has issued subpoenas to individuals identified as campaign contributors for Senators Francis Escudero and Rodante Marcoleta, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged non-disclosure of campaign donations.

The Office of the Ombudsman has escalated its legal offensive against three senators, Rodante Marcoleta, Jinggoy Estrada, and Joel Villanueva, securing a precautionary hold departure order against Marcoleta.

The Office of the Ombudsman has requested the Sandiganbayan to issue a hold departure order against Senator Rodante Marcoleta, former congressman Mike Defensor, and two others, following their indictment on plunder and other charges related to a P75-million campaign fund.

Senator Panfilo Lacson asserted that Representative Rodante Marcoleta did not deny allegations of seeking P500 million in 'allocables,' despite having ample opportunity to do so.

Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal criticized the Commission on Elections (Comelec) decision to clear Sen. Rodante Marcoleta of complaints regarding his alleged failure to disclose P75 million in campaign donations.

The Commission on Elections admits it cannot punish Sen. Rodante Marcoleta for hiding P75 million in campaign donations from his sworn election filings, even though its own investigation found he…

The Commission on Elections is expected to release on Wednesday its decision on issues surrounding the statement of contributions and expenditures filed by Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, according to Comelec Chairman George Garcia.

The verbal dispute between Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson and Senator Rodante Marcoleta shows no signs of abating.

The verbal dispute between Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson and Senator Rodante Marcoleta, stemming from remarks about the Kalayaan Island Group, has intensified into an exchange of formal letters.

A fact-check confirms that Senators Rodante Marcoleta and Jinggoy Estrada remain detained over separate non-bailable plunder cases, contrary to claims of their release.

The Sandiganbayan Third Division has ordered Senator Rodante Marcoleta to explain why he should not be suspended from his position in the upper chamber in connection with his plunder case.

Senator Rodante Marcoleta has submitted a letter to the Senate impeachment court, requesting that his vote be considered in the ongoing proceedings.

Former Representative Mike Defensor and two co-accused, including Rodante Marcoleta, pleaded not guilty to plunder charges at the Sandiganbayan. They did not seek bail during their July 15 hearing.

The Sandiganbayan has scheduled a hearing to confirm the health status of former Sagip party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta, following a PNP doctor's report that he is now fit to travel. The court will assess his condition to determine if he can attend proceedings.

The Sandiganbayan has issued new arrest warrants for former lawmakers Rodante Marcoleta and Mike Defensor in connection with their plunder and graft cases. The court also ordered the consolidation of Marcoleta's cases and requested reports on his status from the PNP.

Vice President Sara Duterte visited Representative Rodante Marcoleta at the PNP General Hospital. Marcoleta remains hospitalized, though the reason for his hospitalization was not specified.

Malacañang has rejected claims that the executive branch could influence the judiciary in the plunder case against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, according to Palace press officer Claire Castro.

Rodante Marcoleta is facing a plunder case, as reported in the Philippines, alongside other headlines concerning Sara Duterte's impeachment and Alex Eala.

The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) of the Philippine National Police is ready to enforce a warrant of arrest should the Sandiganbayan issue one against Senator Rodante Marcoleta.

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla denied ordering an investigation against Senator Rodante Marcoleta regarding a P75 million donation to his senatorial campaign, which led to a plunder complaint.

Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano stated that plunder cases can still be filed even if the funds in question originated from private sources. This pronouncement was made in response to a defense raised by Senator Rodante Marcoleta.

Philippine Senator Rodante Marcoleta has criticized the Office of the Ombudsman, sensing an imminent arrest as the body plans to file plunder and indirect bribery cases against him for allegedly receiving and failing to declare a P75-million campaign donation.

Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV has filed lawsuits against Senators Alan Peter Cayetano and Rodante Marcoleta, alleging a 'sham' Senate hearing and false statements regarding the International Criminal Court. Trillanes also added to complaints against 18 former soldiers.

Senator Rodante Marcoleta of the Philippines has declared he will persist in his efforts to expose individuals involved in alleged anomalous flood control projects, even if it leads to his arrest and imprisonment.

The Senate media has strongly condemned statements made by Senator Rodante Marcoleta, calling them dangerous, irresponsible, and reckless, particularly his accusation that mainstream media members were 'bayaran' (paid).

The Bureau of Immigration has received a copy of a travel ban issued by the Sandiganbayan against Senator Rodante Marcoleta, former congressman Mike Defensor, and two others, who face plunder and bribery complaints involving P75 million.

The Sandiganbayan has begun hearings on a petition to issue a precautionary hold departure order against Rodante Marcoleta and three others. This comes amid plunder and bribery charges, with Marcoleta reportedly having already 'confessed' on a TV show.

The Office of the Ombudsman's field investigation bureau has recommended charging Senator Rodante Marcoleta with plunder and indirect bribery over alleged campaign donations totaling P75 million.

Sen. Rodante Marcoleta has responded to allegations from Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson, denying claims that he demanded P500 million in allocables during a confirmation hearing.

Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal has criticized the Commission on Elections' (Comelec) decision to clear Senator Rodante Marcoleta regarding his Statement of Contributions and Expenditure (SOCE). The lawyer questioned the inconsistency in Comelec's ruling.

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday cleared Sen. Rodante Marcoleta of any violation of the Omnibus Election Code, saying his failure to disclose campaign contributions in the May 2025 elections in his statement of contributions and expenditures (Soce) was no longer an election offense. However, three of the senator’s campaign donors—Michael Defensor, Joseph Espiritu

The Commission on Elections has denied being pressured regarding its draft resolution on issues surrounding Senator Rodante Marcoleta’s Statement of Contributions and Expenditures, following claims of 'unvalidated' information by Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson.

MANILA, Philippines — Just follow the rules, instead of acting tough or pretending to be nice, Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III reminded his colleagues on Wednesday. His reminder came as Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson and Sen. Rodante Marcoleta  quarreled over the  Senate blue  ribbon’s investigation into anomalous  flood control projects and the

Clean election advocates and other groups have called on the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to investigate Senator Rodante Marcoleta's admission of undisclosed campaign contributions.

Groups have requested that the Bureau of Internal Revenue investigate Sen. Rodante Marcoleta's campaign spending during the 2025 elections.

Two political science professors have criticized Senator Rodante Marcoleta's statement regarding corruption in flood control projects, urging him to expose the truth and answer plunder charges.

Former Representative Rodante Marcoleta has pleaded not guilty to charges of plunder and accepting gifts, including a second set of charges filed alongside former Representative Michael Defensor.

Senator Panfilo Lacson expressed his astonishment after witnessing Senator Rodante Marcoleta walk out of the Sandiganbayan on Wednesday.

Malacañang has called for monitoring and care for Senator Rodante Marcoleta's health following his arrest on a nonbailable charge of plunder related to an undeclared campaign contribution.

Rodante Marcoleta remains admitted at the PNP General Hospital days after surrendering, with the PNP confirming the submission of his medical report to the Sandiganbayan. Senator Robin Padilla also visited him at the hospital.

A fact-check article clarifies that videos of a Nepal protest and a 'Trillion Peso March' were misrepresented as recent rallies in the Philippines. The actual rallies were held on July 1 by Iglesia ni Cristo in support of Senator Rodante Marcoleta.

Senator Rodante Marcoleta, who is facing a plunder case, remains under medical monitoring due to unstable blood pressure and chest pains at the Philippine National Police hospital.

The camp of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta yesterday pushed back against the plunder case filed by the Office of the Ombudsman, calling the complaint “structurally defective, legally incompatible and…

Senator Rodante Marcoleta has declared his readiness to go to jail concerning a P75-million donation he received during his time as a congressman.

An estimated 6,000 individuals attended a rally in Quezon City to show support for Senator Rodante Marcoleta, according to the Quezon City Police District.

Batangas First District Rep. Leandro Leviste criticized the impending non-bailable plunder charges against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, labeling it as 'selective justice.' Leviste suggested that those involved in flood control corruption should also face similar charges.

Senator Rodante Marcoleta claims an impending plunder case against him is a coordinated effort to prevent his involvement in the Duterte impeachment trial.

Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV has filed a cyberlibel complaint with the Department of Justice against Senators Alan Peter Cayetano and Rodante Marcoleta, along with 18 self-proclaimed 'bagmen,' for allegedly implicating him in a payoff scheme.

Senator Rodante Marcoleta has stated that the plunder and indirect bribery complaint filed against him, concerning P75 million in campaign donations, is "legally insufficient." He addressed the accusations publicly.

The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) has urged Senator Rodante Marcoleta to either provide proof for his claims that media personnel are "bayaran" (paid persons) or retract his statement and apologize to journalists.

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) in the Philippines has secured copies of Precautionary Hold Departure Orders (PHDOs) from the Sandiganbayan against Senator Rodante Marcoleta, former congressman Michael Defensor, and two others, preparing to prevent their departure if encountered.

The Sandiganbayan Seventh Division has barred Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, former congressman Mike Defensor and two others from leaving the Philippines as they face plunder and bribery complaints over P75…

The Office of the Ombudsman’s Field Investigation Bureau has recommended the filing of plunder and bribery charges against Senator Rodante Marcoleta over alleged campaign donations amounting to P75 million.

A handwritten note by late DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral reportedly implicates Senator Rodante Marcoleta in receiving P500 million in 'allocables,' according to Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson.

House senior deputy minority leader De Lima urged the Commission on Elections to refer the case concerning Senator Rodante Marcoleta’s statement of contributions and expenditures to the National Bureau of Investigation and the Office of the Ombudsman.

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has terminated its investigation into Senator Rodante Marcoleta's alleged undisclosed campaign contributions, stating there was no evidence to establish an election offense.

Senators Rodante Marcoleta and Risa Hontiveros clashed over Marcoleta's use of the term 'satsat' (chatter) to describe officials and maritime experts defending the Philippines' position in the West Philippine Sea.

MANILA, Philippines — Senate Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson and Sen. Rodante Marcoleta on Tuesday figured in yet another heated exchange, now on the Senate floor, over matters including the West Philippine Sea and the Discaya couple who were linked in flood control anomalies.  Lacson took the floor in response to Marcoleta’s privilege speech on

MANILA, Philippines — Two groups have called on the Bureau of Internal Revenue to investigate Rodante Marcoleta for possible tax code violations following his own admission that he did not declare cam

MANILA, Philippines – Senators Rodante Marcoleta and Panfilo “Ping” Lacson disagreed over the real story behind the discovery of Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) on Tuesday. The interaction followed a few weeks after the two had a heated exchange during a Senate Commission on Appointments Committee on National Defense hearing when Marcoleta said “we can give