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Sandiganbayan hears TV footage in Marcoleta plunder case
A video recording of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta's television remarks was presented as evidence before the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Monday during a bail hearing in his plunder case. The presentation marked the first time the footage was formally aired in court.
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MANILA — Prosecutors presented video evidence of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta's televised statements before the anti-graft court on Monday as part of proceedings in his plunder case. The footage was screened during a bail hearing before the Sandiganbayan Third Division. Maria Melinda Mananghaya-Henson of the Office of the Ombudsman's Field Investigation Bureau testified following the video presentation, providing context and analysis of the senator's remarks captured in the broadcast. The introduction of the television recording represents a key moment in the case, bringing documentary evidence directly before the court for judicial consideration. Marcoleta faces the plunder charge in connection with allegations stemming from the statements made during the television appearance. The hearing continues as both prosecution and defense present their respective evidence and arguments regarding bail conditions.