Ombudsman Opposes Romualdez's Bid for Extended Hospital Arrest
The Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines has declared its opposition to former House Speaker Martin Romualdez's request for extended hospital confinement following his arrest. The office plans to seek an assessment by government doctors to determine if his conditions can be managed outside a hospital setting.
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