Romualdez moved to PGH for court-ordered medical evaluation

MANILA — Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez was moved to the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) on Saturday morning for a medical assessment mandated by the anti-graft court.

Romualdez departed Cardinal Santos Medical Center in San Juan City, where he had been hospitalized since Monday following his arrest. The high-profile political figure's transfer to the state hospital was arranged to comply with the Sandiganbayan's order for an independent health evaluation.

The former legislative leader's medical condition and the reasons for the court-ordered examination have not been fully disclosed. The transfer to UP-PGH, a leading government medical facility in the capital, indicates the court's determination to obtain an objective assessment of his health status.

Romualdez has maintained a prominent role in Philippine politics and government. His hospitalization and subsequent transfer have drawn public attention as his legal proceedings continue before the Sandiganbayan, which handles cases involving public officials accused of graft and corruption.

The examination at UP-PGH is expected to provide the court with independent medical findings as it considers matters related to his ongoing case.