Malacañang rejects claims of executive interference in Marcoleta case

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Friday (Canada time) rejected claims that the executive branch could influence the judiciary in the plunder case against Sen.

Rodante Marcoleta.

According to Palace press officer Claire Castro, the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. respects the separation of powers and would not interfere in judicial proceedings.

“First of all, ...