Court allows Romualdez remote hearings
The Sandiganbayan allows former House Speaker Martin Romualdez to sign his pre-trial order while detained at BJMP Payatas and attend hearings via…
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plunder charges
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on plunder charges.
Romualdez may testify in own plunder defense
Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez may take the witness stand in his P7.4-billion plunder case as his defense prepares to call 40 witnesses, including…
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Marcoleta campaign donation video admitted as plunder evidence
A video of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta discussing P75 million in 2025 campaign donations was admitted as prosecution evidence in his ongoing plunder trial before…
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A bold political maneuver
While some critics see this as simply a political strategy to distance the presidency from potential scandals, the focus should be less on Marcos’s…
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Ombudsman eyes plunder vs ex-bodyguards after recantations
Ombudsman investigators may name four former bodyguards of ex-Rep. Zaldy Co as co-respondents in a plunder case involving alleged flood control project…
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Donations aren’t plunder
The private individuals implicated here are not public officials. They did not prepare Marcoleta’s declarations and could not file or amend his SoCE or SALN…
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Plunder raps filed vs. ex-Pampanga solon, kin over P359M flood projects
Plunder charges have been filed before the Ombudsman against former Pampanga 3rd District representative Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr., his relatives and ex-DPWH…
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VACC: Revive death penalty for plunder
The Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) is pushing to restore the death penalty for plunder, arguing that large-scale corruption is economic…
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Marcoleta pleads not guilty to plunder raps
Senator Rodante Marcoleta pleaded not guilty to plunder charges before the Sandiganbayan, withdrew his motion to quash to speed up trial proceedings, and…
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Two birds, one stone
‘If a series of acts is not established, then there is no plunder and, therefore, there is no probable cause.’
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DoJ explains plunder, graft nuances
A Department of Justice official said public officials may be charged with plunder even when acting alone or with family members, business associates, or…
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Plunder case a ‘reverse trial’
Sen. Panfilo Lacson said the plunder case against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta could become a “reverse trial,” arguing that the prosecution’s evidence largely comes…
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Marcoleta: Charges fabricated: Plunder raps include Defensor, 2 others
Senator Rodante Marcoleta faces plunder charges before the Sandiganbayan over P75 million in campaign donations, as he denounces the case as politically…
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Defensor braces for plunder raps
Former representative Mike Defensor said he is ready to face plunder charges over alleged campaign donations, maintaining the case is politically motivated and…
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Marcoleta: Charges meant to silence me
Senator-elect Rodante Marcoleta claimed the looming plunder charges against him are politically motivated, linking them to the flood control investigation and…
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Jinggoy refuses to plead; court sets July pre-trial
The Sandiganbayan entered a not guilty plea for Senator Jinggoy Estrada in his graft case linked to alleged flood-control project kickbacks worth P573 million,…
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Estrada remains free as plunder case stalls
‘I am hoping for fair treatment, due process, and for no bias in the trial of this case. I am trusting that in the end, justice and truth will prevail.’
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