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Court orders ex-Speaker Romualdez transferred to Philippine General Hospital
The Sandiganbayan has directed the transfer of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez to the Philippine General Hospital, with the high court maintaining jurisdiction over his case. The move takes effect Saturday pending further court orders.
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MANILA — The Sandiganbayan Third Division has ordered the transfer of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez to the Philippine General Hospital, effective Saturday, according to an announcement made Friday by the court.
Associate Justice Karl Miranda, who chairs the Third Division, issued the directive. The former legislative leader will remain at the hospital pending further orders from the court, which retains oversight of the case.
The high court's decision to relocate Romualdez comes as the case proceeds through the judicial system. No additional details regarding the medical or legal circumstances of the transfer were disclosed in the court's announcement.
The Sandiganbayan Third Division continues to manage the matter and will issue further instructions as the case develops. Romualdez's status will remain subject to the court's authority until new directives are issued.