Raphael Reyes/Rappler
Former House speaker Martin Romualdez was arrested for plunder but was already hospitalized due to a cardiovascular event when the warrant was served.
The author argues that while Romualdez deserves medical attention, the same consideration should be extended to all accused individuals, particularly those who are poor and suffering from serious medical conditions in jails.
The piece calls for legislative reforms to ensure equal humanitarian treatment for all detainees, regardless of their financial status or political connections, emphasizing that justice should not be a privilege.
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