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Philippine court grants Senator Marcoleta one-day medical furlough
The Sandiganbayan has approved a medical leave request from Senator Rodante Marcoleta to undergo health examinations. Marcoleta's camp cited stage two hypertension and prostate enlargement as reasons for the motion.
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MANILA – The Sandiganbayan Third Division on Thursday approved Senator Rodante Marcoleta's request for a one-day medical furlough, allowing him to seek medical treatment for ongoing health concerns.
Marcoleta's legal team filed the motion citing the senator's medical conditions, which include stage two hypertension and prostate enlargement. The court granted the request to enable Marcoleta to undergo a comprehensive medical checkup.
The approval comes as Marcoleta faces cases before the anti-graft court. Details regarding the specific date of the medical furlough were not immediately disclosed.
Senator Marcoleta has been involved in several high-profile legal matters in recent years. The court's decision to grant medical leave reflects provisions allowing individuals to address serious health issues while navigating the judicial process.