Court Orders Romualdez Transferred to QC Jail
UP-PGH doctors said Romualdez was clinically stable and did not need hospital confinement, clearing the way for standard jail booking.
- On Monday, September 14, 2026, the Sandiganbayan Third Division ordered former House Speaker Martin Romualdez transferred from the Philippine General Hospital to the New Quezon City Jail to face his plunder case.
- The court's decision followed testimony from PGH medical director Dr. Gerardo Legaspi, who confirmed Romualdez is "clinically stable" and faces low heart attack risk, rendering continued hospital confinement unnecessary.
- Jail officials prepared a 50-square-meter cell at the facility, which houses more than 3,200 persons deprived of liberty; BJMP spokesperson Jail Superintendent Jayrex Bustinera confirmed the jail is equipped for cardiac monitoring.
- Romualdez stated he respects the decision, adding, "I will face the charges against me," ahead of his scheduled arraignment on September 16.
- As a "detention prisoner," Romualdez joins lawmakers Rodante Marcoleta and Jinggoy Estrada at the Payatas facility, where he will undergo standard booking procedures.
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Remulla: Romualdez at QC jail infirmary with 3 other PDLs
MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez was assigned to the infirmary of the New Quezon City Jail in Payatas with three fellow persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). The assessment of the Philippine General Hospital that Romualdez was “fit to be confined” in Payatas “under medical supervision was […]...Keep on reading: Remulla: Romualdez at QC jail infirmary with 3 other PDLs
Court orders transfer of Romualdez to QC jail - BusinessWorld Online
THE Sandiganbayan on Monday ordered former Speaker and incumbent Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez transferred to the New Quezon City Jail Male Dormitory in Payatas after doctors at Philippine General Hospital (PGH) found him clinically stable and no longer in need of hospital confinement. The anti-graft court’s Third Division issued the order after PGH […]
Sandiganbayan orders Romualdez jail transfer after hospital clearance
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Third Division on Monday ordered former speaker Martin Romualdez transferred to the Quezon City Jail in Payatas after doctors from the Philippine General Hospital found that his medical condition no longer required hospitalization.The order came after the court heard the assessment of Dr. Gerardo “Gap” Legaspi,, PGH director, who said Romualdez was clinically stable and could be discharged “at any time.”Le…
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