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NBI to invite Pimentel after his self-quarantine ends
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will invite Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III for an explanation regarding alleged violations of COVID-19 quarantine rules.
The invitation will be sent after Senator Pimentel completes his self-quarantine period, as confirmed by NBI Deputy Director Ferdinand Lavin.
Senator Pimentel is currently under self-quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19.
The NBI's Anti-Graft Division has prepared a letter invitation but withheld sending it out of respect for the senator's condition.
Pimentel drew criticism for visiting Makati Medical Center (MMC) to accompany his pregnant wife while he was considered a person under monitoring for COVID-19.
MMC has previously denounced Pimentel's actions as "reckless and irresponsible."
The PDP-Laban party leadership has asked the NBI to give Senator Pimentel a few weeks to rest and recover from COVID-19.
Senator Pimentel's wife, Kathryna Yu-Pimentel, gave birth to their daughter, who tested negative for coronavirus.
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A criminal complaint was filed against Senator Koko Pimentel before the Department of Justice for allegedly violating quarantine protocols under Republic Act No. 11332.
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The ruling party PDP-Laban will not sanction or investigate Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III for his alleged violation of COVID-19 quarantine protocols.
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Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III denied violating self-quarantine rules after visiting Makati Medical Center (MMC) while awaiting his COVID-19 test result.
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Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III announced on Wednesday, March 25, that he tested positive for COVID-19 after being swabbed on Friday, March 20.
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Health Secretary Francisco Duque III confirmed that Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III breached quarantine protocols when he accompanied his wife to Makati Medical Center while Pimentel was still a person under investigation for COVID-19.
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