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PGH director says Romualdez cleared for hospital discharge
The Philippine General Hospital's director told the Sandiganbayan on Monday that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez can leave the facility at any time, clearing a potential obstacle to his legal proceedings.
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MANILA – Philippine General Hospital Director Gerardo Legaspi informed the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Monday that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez is medically cleared for discharge, answering a direct query from Associate Justice Ronald Moreno during a court session.
When asked whether Romualdez remained hospitalized for medical reasons, Legaspi confirmed that the former speaker could depart "at any time," effectively removing any health-related constraints on his availability for court proceedings.
The statement clarifies the status of Romualdez's hospitalization and potentially resolves questions about his participation in ongoing cases before the anti-graft court. The confirmation comes as various legal matters involving the prominent political figure continue through the judicial system.
No additional details regarding Romualdez's medical condition or specific reasons for the prior hospitalization were disclosed during the court proceeding.