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Court allows senator's press conference at Sandiganbayan premises
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology confirmed that Senator Rodante Marcoleta's media briefing held inside the anti-graft court was conducted with judicial approval. The forum proceeded without violating any established protocols at the Sandiganbayan.
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MANILA — Authorities clarified Thursday that Senator Rodante Marcoleta's press conference held within the Sandiganbayan premises was sanctioned by the anti-graft court's justices. The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology stated the media engagement between the senator and journalists operated within permissible bounds set by the court.
The BJMP emphasized it was merely implementing established guidelines when allowing the senator to address reporters at the judicial compound. The confirmation came as questions arose regarding protocol compliance for media activities conducted at the high court's facilities.
The clarification underscores the court's flexibility in managing communications by individuals appearing before it, while maintaining security and decorum standards. No violations were cited in connection with the Thursday forum, according to jail management officials overseeing operations at the Sandiganbayan complex.