Perjury Complaint Filed Against Marcoleta
RODANTE MARCOLETA – A perjury complaint has been filed with the Office of the Ombudsman against the senator after he allegedly admitted in a television interview that he accepted campaign donations, despite declaring zero contributions in his 2025 campaign finance report.
The election watchdog group Kontra Daya submitted the complaint on Friday, December 5, referring to Marcoleta’s interview on November 7. According to the group, his statement may be considered perjury under Article 183 of the Revised Penal Code, which penalizes false statements made under oath.
Kontra Daya claimed that his admission suggests a deliberate decision to report zero donations to avoid revealing the names of his donors, even though the law requires full disclosure. The group stressed that honest and transparent reporting is essential to ensuring accountability in the electoral process and maintaining public trust in government officials and democratic institutions.
Perjury is the act of lying or giving false information while under oath, such as in court or in an official legal document.
Meanwhile, Rodante Dizon Marcoleta is a lawyer, television host, and politician who has served as a senator of the Philippines since June 30, 2025. Before entering the Senate, he was a long-time party-list representative, first for Alagad (2004–2013) and later for SAGIP (2016–2025). He also served as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2019 to 2022 and handled various committee roles, including those focused on poverty, public works, and globalization.
Marcoleta became widely known for his strong political positions, including his role in opposing ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal, his involvement in distributing ivermectin during the COVID-19 pandemic, and his vocal statements on government and national issues. Born in Paniqui, Tarlac, to a farming family, he pursued higher education in law, business, and public administration. He is married with three children and is affiliated with the Iglesia ni Cristo.