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DILG to seek Romualdez transfer from private hospital to police facility
The Department of the Interior and Local Government said it will petition the Sandiganbayan to move former Speaker Martin Romualdez from his current private hospital accommodation to the police medical facility at Camp Crame, citing his status as a person under arrest.
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MANILA — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced that the DILG will file a motion with the Sandiganbayan asking for the transfer of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez from a private medical facility to the police medical unit located within Camp Crame's grounds.
Remulla emphasized that authorities would not permit Romualdez to remain at the private hospital, citing protocols governing individuals in custody. The DILG chief's statement underscores the government's position on how detainees should be accommodated while under arrest.
The move comes as the antigraft court continues proceedings in the case involving the former legislative leader. Officials have not disclosed specific details regarding the charges or the timeline for the potential transfer.
Romualdez's current placement at a private medical facility had drawn scrutiny, with government agencies asserting that standard procedures dictate detainees should remain in official police medical facilities rather than private institutions.