DEFENSOR, 2 BUSINESSMEN PLEAD NOT GUILTY IN PLUNDER CASE
Analy Labor · Jul 15, 2026, 11:42 AM
Former Rep. Mike Defensor and his co-accused businessmen Joseph Espiritu and Aristotle Viray arrive at the Sandiganbayan on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, where they plead not guilty to plunder charges. The case stemmed from allegations involving a ₱75-million donation to Sen. Rodante Marcoleta. | Photo by Analy Labor — ANALY LABORFormer Rep. Mike Defensor and his co-accused businessmen Joseph Espiritu and Aristotle Viray arrive at the Sandiganbayan on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, where they plead not guilty to plunder charges. The case stemmed from allegations involving a ₱75-million donation to Sen. Rodante Marcoleta. | Photo by Analy Labor — ANALY LABORFormer Rep. Mike Defensor and his co-accused businessmen Joseph Espiritu and Aristotle Viray arrive at the Sandiganbayan on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, where they plead not guilty to plunder charges. The case stemmed from allegations involving a ₱75-million donation to Sen. Rodante Marcoleta. | Photo by Analy Labor — ANALY LABORFormer Rep. Mike Defensor and his co-accused businessmen Joseph Espiritu and Aristotle Viray arrive at the Sandiganbayan on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, where they plead not guilty to plunder charges. The case stemmed from allegations involving a ₱75-million donation to Sen. Rodante Marcoleta. | Photo by Analy LaborFormer Rep. Mike Defensor and his co-accused businessmen Joseph Espiritu and Aristotle Viray arrive at the Sandiganbayan on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, where they plead not guilty to plunder charges. The case stemmed from allegations involving a ₱75-million donation to Sen. Rodante Marcoleta. | Photo by Analy LaborFormer Rep. Mike Defensor and his co-accused businessmen Joseph Espiritu and Aristotle Viray arrive at the Sandiganbayan on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, where they plead not guilty to plunder charges. The case stemmed from allegations involving a ₱75-million donation to Sen. Rodante Marcoleta. | Photo by Analy LaborFormer Rep. Mike Defensor and his co-accused businessmen Joseph Espiritu and Aristotle Viray arrive at the Sandiganbayan on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, where they plead not guilty to plunder charges. The case stemmed from allegations involving a ₱75-million donation to Sen. Rodante Marcoleta. | Photo by Analy LaborFormer Rep. Mike Defensor and his co-accused businessmen Joseph Espiritu and Aristotle Viray arrive at the Sandiganbayan on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, where they plead not guilty to plunder charges. The case stemmed from allegations involving a ₱75-million donation to Sen. Rodante Marcoleta. | Photo by Analy LaborFormer Rep. Mike Defensor and his co-accused businessmen Joseph Espiritu and Aristotle Viray arrive at the Sandiganbayan on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, where they plead not guilty to plunder charges. The case stemmed from allegations involving a ₱75-million donation to Sen. Rodante Marcoleta. | Photo by Analy LaborFormer Rep. Mike Defensor and his co-accused businessmen Joseph Espiritu and Aristotle Viray arrive at the Sandiganbayan on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, where they plead not guilty to plunder charges. The case stemmed from allegations involving a ₱75-million donation to Sen. Rodante Marcoleta. | Photo by Analy Labor