Philippines2h ago

Co-host seeks exemption in P75-M plunder case testimony

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What happened

Nelson Lubao, co-host of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta's television show, asked the Sandiganbayan's Third Division to excuse him from testifying.

Plunder cases involving senators test how the Philippines holds powerful officials accountable for public money, which affects trust in government spending.

The facts

1Sen. Rodante Marcoleta faces a plunder case over an alleged P75 million donation.
2Witness Nelson Lubao filed a motion through his counsel to be excused from testifying.
3The motion was filed before the Sandiganbayan's Third Division.

Sources

Philippine Daily Inquirer

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Watch the Sandiganbayan Third Division's ruling on Lubao's motion to be excused.