Prosecution rests case vs Marcoleta on first day of plunder trial

MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution on Thursday wrapped up its presentation of evidence against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta during the first day of the plunder case trial before the Sandiganbayan Third Division over a P75 million campaign donation. Marcoleta’s co-accused include former Rep. Mike Defensor, and businessmen Joseph Espiritu and Aristotle Viray. The prosecution rested its