Senator Panfilo Lacson has accused Senator Rodante Marcoleta of facing a potential 'reverse trial' in his plunder case, citing the senator's televised admission of receiving P75 million in campaign contributions before the 2025 elections.

Lacson argued that Marcoleta's failure to declare these funds in his Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) could lead to legal consequences.

The Office of the Ombudsman has filed plunder charges against Marcoleta, along with former congressman Mike Defensor and businessmen Joseph Espiritu and Aristotle Viray, under Presidential Decree No.46, which prohibits public officials from accepting gifts.Marcoleta claimed the funds were received before his official campaign period began and should be treated as personal money.However, Lacson contended that Marcoleta's position as SAGIP party-list representative at the time of receipt invalidates this defense.The Ombudsman has directed the Sandiganbayan to handle the case, while GMA News Online awaits Marcoleta's response.This legal battle highlights tensions over campaign finance transparency and accountability in Philippine politics.