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Senator Marcoleta, VP Duterte Ally, Arrested on Plunder Charge Ahead of Impeachment Trial
A key ally of Vice President Sara Duterte, Senator Rodante Marcoleta, was arrested on a plunder charge just hours before an impeachment trial that could significantly impact the VP's political future began.
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Senator Rodante Marcoleta was arrested for plunder just hours before the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio was set to begin. The charges stem from allegations of undeclared campaign contributions received during his time as a congressman. Marcoleta claims the prosecution is intended to obstruct the trial.