Sandiganbayan Seventh Division hears the petition for precautionary hold departure order against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta and three other personalities on May 26, 2026. INQUIRER / JOHN ERIC

MANILA, Philippines – The Office of the Ombudsman has asked the anti-graft court Sandiganbayan to issue a precautionary hold departure order (PHDO)

The Supreme Court (SC) approved in 2018 a rule on the issuance of PHDO against suspected criminals in cases where the minimum penalty is at least six years and a day.

Sen. Rodante Marcoleta (File photo) MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Monday asked the Sandiganbayan to issue a precautionary hold departure order…

(1st UPDATE) The anti-graft court issues a precautionary hold departure order on Tuesday, May 26, after conducting a hearing on the Office of the Ombudsman’s request

Sandiganbayan Seventh Division hears the petition for precautionary hold departure order against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta and three other personalities on May 26, 2026. INQUIRER /…