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Sandiganbayan okays senator's press conference inside court premises
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology confirmed that Senator Rodante Marcoleta's media forum held inside the anti-graft court was conducted with the approval of the Sandiganbayan justices.
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MANILA — The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) has confirmed that Senator Rodante Marcoleta's press conference held Thursday inside the Sandiganbayan premises was authorized by the anti-graft court.
The BJMP statement clarified that the forum between the senator and members of the press took place in full compliance with regulations governing activities within the court's facilities. Officials said the justices of the Sandiganbayan had given their consent for the media gathering.
Marcoleta's press conference represents a notable instance of media engagement occurring within the high-security confines of the anti-graft court, which typically maintains strict protocols regarding access and activities on its grounds.
The confirmation from the BJMP addresses any questions regarding the propriety of holding such an event inside the judicial facility and underscores that the proceedings were conducted with appropriate oversight and authorization from the court's leadership.