Senator Marcoleta suspended for 90 days over plunder case
Philippine Senator Rodante Marcoleta has been placed under a 90-day preventive suspension by the Sandiganbayan for alleged undeclared campaign contributions amounting to P75 million, facing plunder charges under the Plunder Law and Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.
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