The Philippine National Police on Friday maintained that it has fully complied with all Sandiganbayan directives concerning the custody and medical monitoring of detained Sen. Rodante Marcoleta.
PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the organization remains committed to implementing lawful court orders while safeguarding the security, welfare, and rights of persons under police custody.
“The Philippine National Police has fully complied with the directives of the Sandiganbayan. We promptly submitted the required documents, including the medical report, and we will continue to provide any information the court may require,” Nartatez said.
The PNP said the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group submitted Marcoleta’s medical report to the Sandiganbayan Third Division on July 8.
The CIDG had earlier returned the arrest warrant to the court on July 6, along with Marcoleta’s mugshots, fingerprints, and certificate of detention.
Marcoleta remains confined at the PNP General Hospital after experiencing chest pains and high blood pressure following his arrest on plunder charges involving alleged undeclared campaign donations amounting to P75 million.
The Sandiganbayan placed Marcoleta under CIDG custody while he undergoes medical evaluation.
Nartatez said the PNP implements court directives impartially and provides the same lawful treatment to all persons under its custody, regardless of position or status.
“The PNP enforces the law and implements court orders fairly and without favor. Every person under our custody is afforded the same lawful treatment, security, and respect for their rights, regardless of position or status. Our actions will always be guided by the rule of law, professionalism, and accountability,” he said.
The PNP said its actions were also in line with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s directive, coursed through Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla, to ensure the faithful implementation of the law and uphold professionalism and accountability in police operations.