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Mike Defensor

Former representative, Quezon City 2nd District; former cabinet secretary

independent

Under investigation

Accusations on record

  • On May 21, 2026 the Office of the Ombudsman ordered Defensor to file a counter-affidavit on plunder under Republic Act 7080, indirect bribery under Article 211 of the Revised Penal Code, and violation of Presidential Decree 46. The Ombudsman Field Investigation Bureau's complaint, signed May 18, 2026, alleges he gave Sen. Rodante Marcoleta P30 million in undisclosed campaign donations in January 2026, the largest of three donor tranches totaling P75 million.

Stated denial

Threads (9)

Events involving Mike Defensor (4)

Across 2 scandals.