Marcoleta hints he may skip Sara Duterte impeachment vote

GMA Network - Sep 23, 2026

Senator-judge Rodante Marcoleta, who is currently detained while facing a plunder charge, said Wednesday that he no longer saw it fit to participate in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

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MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte said he was unaware that his sister, Vice President Sara Duterte, held an interest in GenCorp Industries Inc., even as a government procurement official testified that the food catering company secured 15 contracts worth P34.2 million while he was mayor. Baste’s claim of ignorance drew a

Marcoleta hints he may skip Sara Duterte impeachment vote

Sep 23, 2026

Marcoleta hints he may skip Sara Duterte impeachment vote

Senator-judge Rodante Marcoleta, who is currently detained while facing a plunder charge, said Wednesday that he no longer saw it fit to participate in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

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