Marcoleta, Defensor plead not guilty before Sandiganbayan over indirect bribery charges
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-07-22 18:27 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Crime & Justice, Philippines, Law & Courts, World News, Crime & Justice, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Rodante Marcoleta and former congressman Mike Defensor on Wednesday pleaded not guilty before the Sandiganbayan to alleged bribery charges under Presidential Decree 46. PD 46 bars government officials and employees from directly or indirectly receiving gifts, presents, or other valuable items from private individuals in connection with their official functions.
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