Former DPWH Chief Bonoan Granted Hospital Arrest by Sandiganbayan

The Sandiganbayan has approved the hospital arrest of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) chief Manuel Bonoan, who will be transferred to a PNP hospital upon doctor's clearance.

5 Jun, 03:26 — 5 Jun, 14:30

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Why this matters

Hospital arrest is a legal provision allowing individuals facing charges, particularly those with serious health issues, to be detained in a medical facility rather than a standard jail. This decision highlights the legal system's consideration of a defendant's health while ensuring accountability.

Key entitiesManuel Bonoan Sandiganbayan Fifth Division Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)

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The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division granted former DPWH chief Manuel Bonoan's motion for hospital arrest
Manuel Bonoan is facing charges

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The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division partially granted Bonoan's motion for hospital arrest

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Manuel Bonoan is 80 years old

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Bonoan suffers from hypertension, diabetes, chronic renal disease, gouty arthritis, and prostate cancer

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Specific health conditions cited by Bonoan for his hospital arrest request

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RapplerMostly Factual5h ago

Sandiganbayan puts Manuel Bonoan under hospital arrest

Bonoan, 80, claims he's suffering from hypertension, diabetes, chronic renal disease, gouty arthritis, and prostate cancer

By Jairo Bolledo

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inquirerMostly Factualjust now

Bonoan to be transferred to PNP hospital upon doctor’s clearance

MANILA, Philippines — Former Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan will be transferred to the Philippine National Police General Hospital (PNPGH) in Camp Crame once he is cleared by his attending physician, the agency said on Friday. “The PNP is strictly implementing the [Sandiganbayan’s] directive and has put in place the necessary security and

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First report: Rappler · 5 Jun, 03:26|Full coverage: 2 · 11h|Window: 11h

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Rappler5 Jun, 03:26First to report

Sandiganbayan puts Manuel Bonoan under hospital arrest

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inquirer5 Jun, 14:30Latest update

Bonoan to be transferred to PNP hospital upon doctor’s clearance

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Initial FilingPrior to June 5 morning

Bonoan filed a motion for hospital arrest due to his health conditions.

Sandiganbayan DecisionJune 5 morning

The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division granted the motion for hospital arrest.

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Former DPWH Chief Bonoan Granted Hospital Arrest by Sandiganbayan

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Sandiganbayan puts Manuel Bonoan under hospital arrest

Bonoan to be transferred to PNP hospital upon doctor’s clearance

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Sandiganbayan puts Manuel Bonoan under hospital arrest

Bonoan to be transferred to PNP hospital upon doctor’s clearance

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