Sandiganbayan Issues New Arrest Warrants for Marcoleta and Defensor

The Sandiganbayan has issued new arrest warrants for former lawmakers Rodante Marcoleta and Mike Defensor in connection with their plunder and graft cases. The court also ordered the consolidation of Marcoleta's cases and requested reports on his status from the PNP.

8 Jul, 13:32 — 8 Jul, 20:08

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The issuance of new arrest warrants for a sitting senator and a former representative by the Sandiganbayan, a special court for graft and corruption cases, underscores ongoing legal challenges faced by prominent political figures in the Philippines. This situation highlights the accountability mechanisms within the Philippine justice system, particularly concerning public officials.

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The Sandiganbayan Fourth Division issued new arrest warrants for Rodante Marcoleta and Mike Defensor
Bail for each individual was set at P30,000

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The Sandiganbayan Fourth Division issued arrest warrants against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta and former Rep. Mike Defensor on Wednesday.

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Bail for Marcoleta and Defensor was set at P30,000 each.

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Senator Rodante Marcoleta remains under the custody of the Philippine National Police's Criminal Investigation and Detection Group.

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Marcoleta is currently undergoing a medical examination.

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RapplerMostly Factual47d ago

Another Sandiganbayan division orders arrest of Marcoleta, Defensor

Senator Rodante Marcoleta remains under the custody of the Philippine National Police's Criminal Investigation and Detection Group amid ongoing medical examination

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Sandiganbayan issues new arrest warrants vs Marcoleta, Defensor

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Fourth Division on Wednesday issued arrest warrants against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta and former Rep. Mike Defensor, and set their bail at P30,000 each for allegedly violating a presidential decree that prohibits government officials from receiving — and private individuals from giving — gifts. Despite being allowed to post bail, Marcoleta

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First report: Rappler · 8 Jul, 13:32|Full coverage: 2 · 7h|Window: 7h

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Another Sandiganbayan division orders arrest of Marcoleta, Defensor

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Sandiganbayan issues new arrest warrants vs Marcoleta, Defensor

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Initial Warrant IssuanceJuly 8, 2026

The Sandiganbayan Fourth Division issued new arrest warrants for Marcoleta and Defensor.

Marcoleta's Custody StatusJuly 8, 2026

It was noted that Marcoleta is already in police custody for a medical examination, separate from the new warrants.

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