Sen. Rodante Marcoleta remains confined at the Philippine National Police (PNP) General Hospital in Camp Crame while facing plunder charges involving alleged undeclared campaign funds of P75 million, according to multiple reports. Police said Marcoleta was brought to the hospital after he complained of chest pain and high blood pressure during his arrest process. PNP Health Service officials reported ongoing medical monitoring, including unstable blood pressure readings, and noted he needs further evaluation as part of his booking and detention procedures.
Several outlets report that his transfer to the New Quezon City Jail in Payatas is unlikely due to his medical condition and that he stays under close observation pending medical results. One report says the Sandiganbayan examines whether his continued confinement at the PNP hospital remains necessary, after ordering an independent medical exam at UP–Philippine General Hospital. Another report adds that a Sandiganbayan justice questions why visitors were allowed despite medical findings that Marcoleta requires isolation due to mild pneumonia.
On July 11, Marcoleta posts a message on Facebook calling on supporters to keep advocating for transparency, accountability, justice, and democracy.
