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FACT CHECK: Supreme Court did not dismiss Marcoleta’s plunder case
PH🏛️ PoliticsCenter4 hr. ago

FACT CHECK: Supreme Court did not dismiss Marcoleta’s plunder case

A YouTube channel named 'Komentaryo PH' falsely claimed that the Supreme Court dismissed Senator Rodante Marcoleta's plunder case and declared him not guilty. This claim was based solely on the thumbnail of a nearly 12-hour livestream, which received significant attention online. However, the Supreme Court did not handle the case, as it was filed with the anti-graft court Sandiganbayan, which has jurisdiction over such matters. On July 3, Sandiganbayan's Third Division issued a warrant for Marcoleta's arrest related to the plunder charges, and the case remains unresolved. Additionally, Marcoleta faces other charges, including violations of Presidential Decree No. 46, and he has pleaded not guilty to these allegations.

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FACT CHECK: Supreme Court did not dismiss Marcoleta’s plunder case

A YouTube channel named 'Komentaryo PH' falsely claimed that the Supreme Court dismissed Senator Rodante Marcoleta's plunder case and declared him not guilty. This claim was based solely on the thumbnail of a nearly 12-hour livestream, which received significant attention online. However, the Supreme Court did not handle the case, as it was filed with the anti-graft court Sandiganbayan, which has jurisdiction over such matters. On July 3, Sandiganbayan's Third Division issued a warrant for Marcoleta's arrest related to the plunder charges, and the case remains unresolved. Additionally, Marcoleta faces other charges, including violations of Presidential Decree No. 46, and he has pleaded not guilty to these allegations.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a clear correction of a false claim made by a YouTube channel regarding the status of Senator Rodante Marcoleta's legal case. The piece does not exhibit overt bias toward either side of the political spectrum. It provides factual information about the legal process, clarifying a

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