PNP Hospital Ready for Potential Transfer of Ex-House Speaker Romualdez
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has assured readiness to transfer former House Speaker Martin Romualdez to its hospital should the Sandiganbayan approve such an order. Romualdez is currently detained in a private medical facility.
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