Senator Rodante Marcoleta pleaded not guilty to plunder and charges of violating the law prohibiting public officials from receiving gifts during his arraignment before the Sandiganbayan.
His co-accused, Joseph Espiritu, also entered a not guilty plea, while other co-accused had done so earlier.
Prosecutors allege that Marcoleta accepted P75 million in undeclared campaign contributions from three donors while serving as a party-list lawmaker.
The funds were allegedly omitted from his financial and election disclosures.
Marcoleta remains detained as the anti-graft court proceeds with the case.
Source: PhilNews24 | July 23, 2026
MARCOLETA PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO PLUNDER, GIFT LAW OFFENSE
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