Barbers: Marcoleta Plunder Rap Not Tied to Duterte Impeachment
Prosecution panel spokesperson Robert Ace Barbers has firmly rejected suggestions that potential plunder charges against Senator Rodante Marcoleta are connected to the looming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, attributing the senator's legal troubles solely to his own televised admissions about campaign donations.
What Did Barbers Say About the Marcoleta Case?
Speaking to reporters in an online interview on Wednesday, the former Surigao del Norte representative maintained his respect for Marcoleta as a friend and colleague, but drew a clear line between the two legal matters. Barbers echoed the position of Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla, stating that the case originated from the senator's own words on national television.