Court grants Senator Marcoleta one-day medical furlough for treatment

The Sandiganbayan Third Division on Thursday approved a one-day medical furlough for Senator Rodante Marcoleta, according to his legal counsel David Gabriel. The furlough was granted to allow the senator to seek medical treatment at The Medical City in Pasig City. Marcoleta has been diagnosed with stage two hypertension and prostate enlargement, conditions that prompted his legal team to petition the court for temporary release to undergo the necessary procedures. The senator's health concerns led his lawyers to argue that outpatient medical attention was essential, resulting in the court's approval of the request. The specific date of the furlough has been set for September 7, allowing Marcoleta to address his medical needs while maintaining his legal obligations.