PGH submits medical report on Romualdez to Sandiganbayan court

The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) submitted its medical examination report on former House Speaker Martin Romualdez to the Sandiganbayan on Sunday, as the high court considers the detained politician's custody arrangement.

Romualdez, who faces a nonbailable plunder charge, has been hospitalized pending the outcome of the medical assessment. The report is expected to provide clinical recommendations regarding his continued confinement at PGH or his transfer to the New Quezon City Jail in Payatas City.

The submission marks a significant development in the high-profile case against the prominent political figure. The Sandiganbayan will use the medical findings to make an informed decision about Romualdez's placement, balancing his health condition with legal custody requirements.

The court's determination will likely hinge on whether Romualdez's medical condition warrants continued hospital care or permits his transfer to correctional custody pending trial.