Sen. Estrada starts twice-a-week therapy at Cardinal Santos | Inquirer News

Sen. Estrada starts twice-a-week therapy at Cardinal Santos

/ 09:39 AM November 26, 2014

Jinggoy Estrada (2)

Senator Jinggoy Estrada. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO/LYN RILLON

MANILA, Philippines – Plunder accused Senator Jinggoy Estrada left detention in Camp Crame Wednesday morning to undergo physical therapy at the Cardinal Santos Memorial Hospital in San Juan City.

Escorted by police vehicles and an ambulance, the mini-bus carrying Estrada left the Philippine National Police (PNP) Custodial Center at 9:15 a.m. for the hospital.

Article continues after this advertisement

PNP spokesperson Sr. Supt. Wilben Mayor said the senator arrived at Cardinal Santos 25 minutes later.

FEATURED STORIES

On Tuesday, the Sandiganbayan allowed Estrada to undergo physical therapy at the hospital after the senator complained of shoulder pains.

Estrada’s camp had told the court that his doctors recommended therapy and magnetic resonance imaging of the left shoulder.

Article continues after this advertisement

They said he was also suffering from mild bulging of the cervical spine and adhesive capsulitis.

Article continues after this advertisement

The court said Estrada, who is detained for plunder charges in connection with the alleged misuse of pork barrel funds, may leave detention twice a week for a two-hour therapy starting November 25 up to the first week of December.

Article continues after this advertisement

Estrada will be allowed to leave Camp Crame not earlier than 8 a.m. and return before 11 a.m.

The senator will pay for the therapy but the PNP will bear the cost for his security.

Article continues after this advertisement

RELATED STORIES

Revilla seeks checkup; prosecutors smell setup

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

Nancy Binay files bill allowing house or hospital arrest

TAGS: Pork barrel, therapy

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2024 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.