Marcoleta Posts Bail Over Alleged Violations of Law Banning Gifts to Public Officials
Senator Rodante Marcoleta posted P90,000 bail over alleged violations of Presidential Decree 46, which prohibits public officials from receiving gifts, stemming from his acceptance of a P75-million donation while serving as a party-list representative. He will remain detained due to a pending non-bailable plunder case.
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