The Sandiganbayan has ordered the Philippine National Police (PNP) to submit reports regarding the status of Marcoleta. The court’s directive follows PNP claims that Marcoleta remains unfit to travel and must stay under medical observation at a police hospital due to health complications, according to reports from Inquirer.net and the Philippine News Agency.
Sandiganbayan Demands PNP Verification of Marcoleta’s Condition
This move comes as the PNP maintains that Marcoleta is still confined in a PNP hospital. While the Philippine News Agency reports that Marcoleta's initial chest pains have subsided, police officials insist he is not yet fit for travel or discharge.
PNP Maintains Marcoleta is Unfit for Travel
Police officials have stated that Marcoleta must remain under strict medical observation. According to Philstar.com, Marcoleta continues to be housed in a PNP medical facility.
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- Current Location: PNP Hospital
- Medical Status: Chest pain gone; deemed “unfit to travel” by PNP
- Court Action: Sandiganbayan ordered PNP to submit official reports
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