The suspensions of Marcoleta and Estrada are currently on hold, and Legarda has not been receiving a salary for the past three months, according to Manila Bulletin, which reported the developments on Sunday, October 25, 2026, citing Gatchalian.
The Manila Bulletin headline ties all three matters to Gatchalian's remarks. The report does not elaborate on the reasons behind the paused suspensions or the salary situation, and no further details were available in the source material.
Separate reporting offers partial context on Marcoleta. Inquirer.net reports that Marcoleta was suspended in connection with a plunder case. GMA Network reports that Marcoleta objected to an attempt to present a notary public as a witness, and that the Ombudsman expects the case to be resolved in 2027. Politiko.com.ph, citing an analyst, described Marcoleta as a "formidable ally" of the Sara Duterte camp who has now been sidelined in the impeachment fight.
Those accounts concern Marcoleta specifically; the material did not specify the basis for the Estrada suspension or the reason Legarda is not drawing a salary.
What to watch next: whether Gatchalian or other officials provide further explanation for the paused suspensions and Legarda's unpaid status, and how the Ombudsman's projected 2027 timeline for Marcoleta's case develops.
