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PGH submits medical report on Romualdez hospital confinement to court
The Philippine General Hospital has submitted a medical examination report to the Sandiganbayan regarding former House Speaker Martin Romualdez's continued hospital confinement. The report will guide the court's decision on whether Romualdez should remain hospitalized or be transferred to regular jail.
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MANILA — The University of the Philippines–Philippine General Hospital (PGH) submitted a medical examination report to the Sandiganbayan on Sunday concerning the hospital confinement status of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez.
The medical assessment will inform the court's determination of whether Romualdez should continue his hospital confinement or be transferred to a regular detention facility. PGH spokesperson Dr. Jonas del Rosario did not provide additional details to media regarding the contents of the report.
The submission marks a procedural step in the court process involving Romualdez's current status. The Sandiganbayan is expected to review the medical findings as part of its ongoing deliberations on the matter.
No further details were immediately available regarding the timeline for the court's decision or the specific medical recommendations contained in the hospital's report.