Politics · Philippines Bureau
Romualdez won't get executive suite at PNP hospital if transferred
Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez will be assigned a standard hospital room rather than premium accommodations if transferred to the Philippine National Police General Hospital at Camp Crame, officials said.
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MANILA — The Philippine National Police confirmed Friday that incumbent Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez will receive standard hospital room accommodations if transferred to the PNP General Hospital in Camp Crame, contrary to any expectations of VIP treatment.
"A room has already been prepared for him," PNP Public Information Chief Col. Allen Rae Co said during a press briefing, clarifying that the legislator would not be housed in an executive suite.
The statement addresses concerns about potential preferential treatment for the high-ranking politician should he require hospitalization at the police institution. It underscores the PNP's commitment to providing equal accommodations regardless of a patient's political status or prominence.
No additional details were provided regarding Romualdez's current health condition or the specific circumstances that might necessitate his transfer to the PNP facility. The clarification appears designed to preempt public scrutiny about the treatment of high-profile individuals within government medical institutions.