The Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) says Sen. Rodante Marcoleta was allowed only two visitors at the Philippine National Police General Hospital (PNPGH) based on his own request. CIDG Metro Manila Unit Director Col. John Guiagui explains that Marcoleta, who has been confined at PNPGH since his arrest on July 6, asked to be visited by Vice President Sara Duterte and Sen. Robin “Robin” Padilla, in addition to his legal counsel. Guiagui adds that many people had wanted to visit, including supporters, friends, allies, and relatives, but only the two requested visitors were permitted. The CIDG clarification is reported by multiple outlets, which cite the same official account that Marcoleta’s family also sought to have Duterte and Padilla allowed to visit. The CIDG’s statements focus on the restriction to two visitors and attribute the selection of the allowed visitors to Marcoleta’s request, rather than to any discretionary decision by CIDG officials.