Senator Rodante Marcoleta, a member of the Iglesia ni Cristo, is under investigation over US$1.2 million ‘donations’ to fund his candidacy.

The Sandiganbayan could issue an arrest warrant against Marcoleta as soon as the Ombudsman files non-bailable plunder charges against him anytime soon

Government prosecutors plan to charge Senator Rodante Marcoleta over undeclared campaign funds worth 75 million pesos (US$1.2 million).

Rappler's Dwight de Leon explains how Marcoleta's receipt of campaign donations gave the Ombudsman a reason to probe him for plunder

Thousands of members of a powerful Philippine religious sect rallied in Manila on Tuesday, snarling traffic as they protested the expected arrest of a senator and church member.

MANIILA: Thousands of members of a powerful Philippine religious sect rallied in Manila on Tuesday, snarling traffic as they protested the expected arrest of a senator and church…

Senator Rodante Marcoleta, a member of the Iglesia ni Cristo, is under investigation over US$1.2 million ‘donations’ to fund his candidacy.

MANILA, Philippines — An unannounced rally by thousands of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) members supporting embattled Sen. Rodante Marcoleta crippled traffic along Metro Manila’s main…

The rally started early Tuesday morning, causing heavy traffic along EDSA, and continued through the night