Non-bailable plunder case sidelines Duterte’s top defender in Senate court

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The Philippine Senate is starting the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte in a politically volatile event that will unfold with the backdrop of her bitter feud with…

MANILA, Philippines: The Philippine Senate, acting as an impeachment court, will open the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday in a politically volatile event that will…

The Philippine Senate is set to open Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial on Monday, with her political career -- and a planned 2028 presidential run -- in the balance.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Senate, acting as an impeachment court, will open the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday in a poli...

Marcoleta is also facing three counts of alleged violation of Presidential Decree No. 46, which prohibits public officials from receiving gifts before the Sandiganbayan's 1st, 4th…

Philippine police have arrested a senator for alleged plunder, becoming the latest member of the upper chamber to be taken into custody in more than a month over suspicion of…

Senator Rodante Marcoleta arrives in the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Monday, July 6, 2026, moments before the announcement of the issuance of arrest warrant against him. JOHN…

Senator Rodante Marcoleta arrives in the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Monday, July 6, 2026, moments before the announcement of the issuance of arrest warrant against him. JOHN…

MANILA, Philippines – In a rare move, Sandiganbayan Third Division Chairperson Associate Justice Karl Miranda on Monday personally announced the issuance of arrest warrants…

MANILA: A Philippine senator who is an ally of Vice President Sara Duterte was arrested on Monday on a plunder charge, hours before the Senate begins a high-stakes impeachment…

Detenido otro senador en Filipinas el día del comienzo del juicio político a Sara Duterte

Non-bailable plunder case sidelines Duterte’s top defender in Senate court

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Philippine senator was arrested Monday and charged under the country's anti-corruption statutes, becoming the latest member of the upper legislative…

Duterte denies the charges, which include amassing unexplained wealth and publicly threatening to have the president assassinated.

Rodante Marcoleta is likely to be the third Duterte supporter to be unable to join the opening of the vice-president’s trial.

Duterte faces charges of mishandling government funds and making threats during rift with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Senate trial outcome could permanently bar Duterte from office, shaking her frontrunner status for the 2028 election.

The trial against Sara Duterte is the latest escalation in a bitter feud between the Philippines' leading political dynasties. The proceedings could have major implications for…

Sara Duterte faces a Senate impeachment trial that could remove her from office and permanently end her electoral career.The once-powerful alliance between Duterte and Ferdinand...