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Rodante Marcoleta

Senator Rodante Marcoleta is the chairperson of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, leading investigations into alleged anomalies in flood control projects and other government contracts. He has been actively involved in subpoenaing officials and contractors for hearings, aiming to uncover corruption and ensure accountability. His role has placed him at the center of significant legislative inquiries in the Philippines.

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Recent developments on Rodante Marcoleta

Mon, September 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM

Lacson to chair Senate Blue Ribbon Committee

Senator Panfilo Lacson will chair the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, replacing Senator Rodante Marcoleta.

Mon, September 8, 2025 at 10:24 AM

Baguio mayor skips Senate hearing for House probe

Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong opted not to attend the Senate blue ribbon committee hearing on anomalous flood control projects, stating his intention to testify before the House of Representatives first.

Thu, September 4, 2025 at 9:03 AM

Senate issues subpoenas over P544-B flood control projects

Senate President Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero has issued subpoenas to five contractors and three Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials for a Blue-ribbon Committee hearing on alleged anomalies in flood control projects.

Wed, September 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM

Senate panel issues show-cause memo to Hi-Tone Construction president

The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee issued a show-cause memo to Edgar Acosta, president of Hi-Tone Construction and Development Corp., for failing to attend hearings on alleged corruption in infrastructure projects.

Tue, September 2, 2025 at 9:47 AM

Kiko Pangilinan demands apology from Net25 for involving Sharon Cuneta in Senate probe

Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan is demanding a public apology from Net25 for involving his wife, actress Sharon Cuneta, in a Senate inquiry regarding anomalous flood control projects.

Mon, September 1, 2025 at 2:34 PM

Senators subpoena COA for flood control audit report

The Senate Blue Ribbon committee, with approval from Senate President Francis Escudero, has issued subpoenas to compel the Commission on Audit (COA) to submit its fraud audit report on allegedly anomalous flood control projects.

Tue, August 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM

Senate probes P100B flood control projects for ghost projects, favoritism

The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee is investigating alleged irregularities in P100 billion flood control projects, including ghost projects and favoritism in contract allocation.

Mon, August 18, 2025 at 5:32 PM

Senate completes election of 12-member delegation to Commission on Appointments

The Senate has completed the election of its 12-member delegation to the Commission on Appointments (CA) for the 20th Congress.

Sat, August 16, 2025 at 10:48 AM

Senate probes P100B flood control projects for anomalies

Senator Rodante Marcoleta, as the new chairperson of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, has initiated an investigation into alleged anomalies and substandard work in flood control projects nationwide.

Fri, August 8, 2025 at 1:27 AM

Hontiveros clarifies SC ruling remarks

Senator Risa Hontiveros clarified that her previous statement regarding the Supreme Court's (SC) ruling on the League of Cities case was not entirely accurate, acknowledging that several decisions in that dispute were not unanimous.