PNP: Marcoleta's blood pressure remains unstable

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, who is facing a plunder case in connection with the P75-million undeclared campaign donations, remains under medical monitoring over unstable blood pressure and chest pains at the Philippine National Police (PNP) General Hospital, according to police authorities.

PNP Health Service chief of internal medicine Lt. Col. Benaly Bayani reported on Tuesday, July 7, that Marcoleta had already undergone basic medical examinations and blood tests.

She said Marcoleta requires further evaluation, as his blood pressure continues to fluctuate to 140/90 mmHg as of 9 a.m. She further reported that Marcoleta suffers from occasional chest and nape pain.

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“As of now, we could say the condition is stable — considering his age and the symptoms observed today, and the previous day. However, we are still at the stage where the patient requires monitoring… his blood pressure is not yet stable,” Bayani said.

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Monday, July 6, that medical checkups for Marcoleta could take up to two days, considering his age, 72.

READ: Sara Duterte visits Marcoleta at PNP General Hospital

Bayani also confirmed Vice President Sara Durterte visited the PNP General Hospital, who arrived at around 7 a.m. on Tuesday, to check the condition of Marcoleta. /das

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