Sen. Rodante Marcolate said in a privilege speech that the plunder and indirect bribery complaint against him was meant to silence him from speaking about the flood control anomalies and ahead of the impeachment trial of his ally, Vice President Sara Duterte.

Sen. Rodante Marcoleta (Photo by Niño Jesus Orbeta) [Updated May 22, 11:46 p.m.] MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman’s deputy bureau is recommending charges of…

Sen. Rodante Marcoleta. MANILA, Philippines -- The Office of the Ombudsman's field investigation bureau in Luzon has recommended charging Sen. Rodante Marcoleta with plunder…