MANILA, Philippines — Citing Senator Leila de Lima’s latest hospitalization, three minority senators have requested the Philippine National Police to install an air-conditioning unit at her living quarters as recommended by her doctor.
The request was contained in a May 4 letter of Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon and Senators Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan and Risa Hontiveros addressed to Brig. Gen. Arthur Bisnar, head of the PNP’s Headquarters Support Service.
The three senators warned that De Lima could suffer another “heat stroke” if her living conditions at the PNP’s custodial center would remain the same.
De Lima, who has been in jail since 2017 for drug charges, wa…
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