Philippine Ombudsman Files Plunder Case Against Senator Marcoleta Over 2025 Campaign Donations
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 3
Philippine Ombudsman Files Plunder Case Against Senator Marcoleta Over 2025 Campaign Donations
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 3
Summary
Senator Rodante Marcoleta was charged with plunder on Friday over allegedly undeclared donations tied to the 2025 Philippine midterm elections.
The case was filed by the Philippine Ombudsman, escalating legal pressure on a lawmaker allied with Vice President Sara Duterte.
Marcoleta also drew backing from an influential religious group whose 3-day protest in Manila crippled traffic, underscoring his political support base.
Marcoleta’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.