Rodante Marcoleta, an ally of Sara Duterte, was arrested in the Philippines on charges of plunder and accepting illegal campaign donations. The arrest occurred just hours before the start of Duterte's impeachment trial. Marcoleta denies the charges and stated he would face the law. The legal proceedings could potentially impact the impeachment trial, as individuals charged with plunder are not eligible for bail in the Philippines. AI
RANK_REASON Significant regulatory action against a political figure tied to a high-profile impeachment trial. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]
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