MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Rodante Marcoleta and his co-accused, Joseph Espiritu, on Wednesday entered not guilty pleas to charges of plunder and violating a presidential decree prohibiting government officials from accepting gifts and private individuals from giving them. The arraignment marks the formal commencement of criminal trial proceedings, where the accused is informed of the […]...Keep on reading: Marcoleta enters not guilty plea in plunder case over alleged gifts