In a 16-page resolution issuedFriday, the justices of the Third Division unanimously granted Enrile’s motion for hospital arrest at the Philippine National Police (PNP) General Hospital pending the resolution of his motion for bail.
“Premises considered, accused Juan Ponce Enrile’s Motion for Detention at the PNP General Hospital pending the resolution of his motion for bail is granted… until he is determined by the doctors to be physically fit for detention at the proper Bureau of Jail Management and Penology facility or until further orders from the court,” the resolution said as read by Third Division clerk of court Dennis Pulma.
Pulma said the court has also allowed Enrile to seek medical services or to be confined to other medical facilities outside the PNP general hospital “first, in case of emergency or necessity and second, if the required procedure is not accessible to Enrile inside the PNP.”
The resolution said all the medical expenses would have to be shouldered by Enrile.
Enrile is facing plunder and graft charges in connection with the alleged pork barrel scam.
On July 15, the Sandiganbayan allowed Enrile, 90, to continue his temporary stay at the PNP General Hospital for another 30 days so that doctors may examine him more thoroughly.
Doctors who examined Enrile at the Philippine General Hospital had recommended that he be allowed hospital arrest since he is in danger of a stroke and other illnesses. This was opposed by the prosecution. — Rose-An Jessica Dioquino/KBK, GMA News
