Defensor, co-accused file bail petition for plunder

MANILA, Philippines — Former Rep.

Mike Defensor and businessman Joseph Espiritu have filed a petition for bail before the Sandiganbayan Third Division for their plunder case stemming from their campaign donation to their co-accused Sen.

Rodante Marcoleta.

Defensor and Espiritu filed the bail petition on Wednesday, weeks after manifesting before the Third Division open court ...