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Romualdez seeks extended hospital stay after plunder arrest
Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez has petitioned the Sandiganbayan to allow him to remain hospitalized as he faces plunder charges. The ex-official is currently confined at Cardinal Santos Medical Center in San Juan City.
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MANILA — Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez filed a motion with the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Monday requesting an extension of his hospital confinement following his arrest on plunder allegations.
Romualdez, who remains admitted at Cardinal Santos Medical Center in San Juan City, underwent arrest procedures and booking while in his hospital bed after authorities served his warrant.
The petition marks a significant development in the high-profile case against the prominent political figure. The Sandiganbayan, the country's anti-graft court, will need to rule on whether to grant the extension of his medical confinement.
Details regarding the specific grounds cited in Romualdez's petition and the court's timeline for deciding the motion were not immediately disclosed. The case continues to draw significant public attention given the former speaker's standing in Philippine politics.