BJMP: Marcoleta transferred to Quezon City Jail

Senator Rodante Marcoleta. PHOTO BY INQUIRER / NIÑO JESUS ORBETA

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) confirmed that it had taken Sen. Rodante Marcoleta into its custody following an order from the Sandiganbayan Third Division.

In a message to reporters, BJMP spokesperson Jail Superintendent Jayrex Bustinera said Marcoleta was committed to the Quezon City Jail Male Dormitory at 10:49 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15.

“The BJMP assures that no special treatment will be given to any [person deprived of liberty] under the Bureau’s custody,” he added.

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