The Sandiganbayan has allowed the request of former Sen. Jinggoy Estrada for a two-day medical pass to undergo videocolonoscopy even as he is detained for plunder over the pork barrel scam. In a resolution dated July 25, the anti-graft court Fifth Division granted Estrada’s request for furlough from July 27 starting 8 a.m., until July 29 at 8 a.m. for a videocolonoscopy at the Cardinal Santos Medical Center. READ: Jinggoy seeks medical furlough for colonoscopyADVERTISEMENT“Accused Estrada is permitted to undergo videocolonoscopy at the Cardinal Santos Medical Center only and not in any other hospital,” the court said. The court also prohibited media interviews and required Estrada to furnish a copy of the results of the examination. In a four-page motion filed before the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division, Estrada said he needed to undergo the medical procedure following the results of his blood test, which showed “elevated levels” of CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen).

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 26, 2017 05:37 UTC