CIDG questioned by Sandiganbayan over Marcoleta's hospital visits
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CIDG questioned by Sandiganbayan over Marcoleta's hospital visits

The Sandiganbayan questioned CIDG officials for allowing visits to Senator Rodante Marcoleta, who is hospitalized with pneumonia, raising concerns about the risk of a communicable disease. The visits by Vice President Sara Duterte and Senator Robin Padilla were specifically scrutinized.

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  • Sandiganbayan Questions VIP Visits to Detained Senator Marcoleta

    The Sandiganbayan, the Philippines' anti-graft court, has questioned the Philippine National Police General Hospital (PNPGH) for allowing visits from high-profile figures like Vice President Sara Duterte and Senator Robinhood Padilla to Senator Rodante Marcoleta, who was allegedly under isolation due to a contagious disease. The hospital admitted to a "lapse on our part."