‘Big risk’ to transfer Romualdez to another hospital, says witness
A medical witness testified that transferring former House Speaker Martin Romualdez to another hospital poses a significant health risk despite his lack of scheduled surgery. Romualdez is currently facing an arrest warrant related to graft charges and is seeking to remain in his current private medical facility.
Why it matters
The case underscores the intersection of high-profile legal proceedings and medical necessity, often raising questions about preferential treatment for political figures.
Despite having no scheduled surgery or invasive procedure, it would be a "big risk" for former House Speaker Martin Romualdez to be transferred to another hospital, a witness told the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Friday. MANILA, Philippines - Despite having no scheduled surgery or invasive procedure, it would be a "big risk" for former House Speaker Martin Romualdez to be transferred to another hospital, a witness told the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Friday.
Dr. Rosalio Torres, overall coordinator at Cardinal Santos Medical Center, remarked when cross-examined by Romualdez's counsel Jose Roy III during the hearing on a motion for his continued confinement in the private hospital.
During the cross-examination, Torres said Romualdez has had no scheduled invasive or emergency surgery since his confinement on Monday.
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