Parties do away with Comelec witness’ testimony in trial of Marcoleta’s case

MANILA, Philippines — There is no longer a need to present before the Sandiganbayan Fourth Division the witness from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the “gift” case trial of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta. This situation comes after both parties agreed to dispense with this person’s testimony. Marcoleta’s donor, former congressman Mike Defensor, was charged with