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Brice Hernandez back in Senate custody
Former Bulacan first district assistant engineer Brice Hernandez was placed back under the custody of the Senate on Monday following his transfer from the Pasay City Jail.
Hernandez arrived at the Senate at 10:10 a.m. and underwent a medical examination.
His legal counsel, Atty. Ernest Levanza, stated that a writ of amparo was filed with the Pasay Regional Trial Court Branch 112 to secure Hernandez's protection and ensure his freedom from threat and harm.
Levanza welcomed the court's order transferring Hernandez from Pasay City Jail to the Senate, noting a significant reduction in the risk to his safety.
Hernandez had previously alleged anomalous flood control projects involving some senators during a House infrastructure committee hearing.
He was initially transferred from the Senate to the Philippine National Police Custodial Center due to safety concerns, and later to Pasay City Jail after senators debated his detention location.
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