Malacañang on Friday (Saturday in Manila) says that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. would not interfere in the plunder charges filed against Sen. Rodante Marcoleta by the Office of the Ombudsman, saying the executive branch respects the principle of separation of powers. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said that government agencies, including investigating bodies and courts, would continue to fulfill their mandate independently despite external pressures.
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