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 chamber to be arrested in

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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…

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…

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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…

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File photo as police officers escort Sen. Rodante Marcoleta as he leaves the Sandiganbayan on Monday, July 6, 2026. The anti-graft court issued a warrant of arrest against the…