Dear Senator Marcoleta, journalists are not paid hacks just because we ignore you
Senator Rodante Marcoleta expressed frustration with the media, claiming that journalists are paid hacks. This statement stemmed from an incident in 2025 when major news outlets chose to highlight other prominent figures over him. The comments were made during a flood control corruption hearing, reflecting ongoing tensions between politicians and the press.
- ▪Senator Rodante Marcoleta made a sweeping statement about journalists being paid hacks.
- ▪His frustration arose from being overlooked by media during a 2025 rally.
- ▪The comments were made during a hearing related to flood control corruption.
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Rodante Marcoleta Dear Senator Marcoleta, journalists are not paid hacks just because we ignore you Jun 5, 2026 11:06 AM PHT Dwight de Leon Listen to this article Upgrade to listen Powered by Speechify Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism. Play Video Rappler's Dwight de Leon traces Marcoleta's grievance with the media to a 2025 incident when major broadsheets opted to quote more prominent figures instead of him window.rapplerAds.displayAd( "middle-1" ); window.rapplerAds.displayAd( "mobile-middle-1" ); During his bloc’s flood control corruption hearing, Senator Rodante Marcoleta made a sweeping statement that many journalists are paid hacks.
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