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Ombudsman to contest Romualdez hospital confinement request
The Office of the Ombudsman plans to oppose a motion by former Speaker Martin Romualdez seeking extended hospital stay following his arrest. Prosecutors will request government medical assessment of whether his reported conditions require continued hospitalization.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — The Office of the Ombudsman has signaled its intention to challenge a hospital confinement request filed by former House Speaker Martin Romualdez after his arrest, according to statements from the prosecution office.
Ombudsman prosecutors announced they will mount strong opposition to Romualdez's motion for extended hospital care. As part of their counter-move, prosecutors indicated they plan to request that government-assigned physicians conduct an independent medical evaluation of the former speaker's reported health conditions.
The assessment aims to determine whether Romualdez's declared illnesses can be adequately treated in an outpatient setting rather than requiring continued inpatient hospitalization. This evaluation is expected to inform the court's decision on the confinement request.
The development marks the latest legal maneuver in proceedings against the prominent political figure since his arrest. The case continues to draw public attention given Romualdez's high-profile position in Philippine politics.