FORMER Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr.’s hospitalization on Tuesday morning due to severe stomach pains raises questions about the timing and circumstances surrounding his medical emergency.
His lawyer, Ferdinand Topacio, reported that Teves experienced intense pain since midnight, pleading for medical attention while detained at Camp Bagong Diwa.
The delay in receiving treatment, attributed to “protocol” by BJMP personnel, adds another layer of complexity to the situation.
While the specific hospital remains undisclosed for security reasons, the incident highlights the challenges of providing adequate healthcare to high-profile detainees, particularly those facing serious criminal charges like Teves, who is accused of murder in connection with the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo and others.
The severity of his condition, initially described as requiring him to be “on his knees” in pain, underscores the need for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the delay and the adequacy of medical care provided within the detention facility.
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