DOJ to hear complaint against Pimentel mid-May

A criminal complaint has been filed against Senator Koko Pimentel for allegedly breaching quarantine regulations when he accompanied his pregnant wife to the hospital despite being under quarantine for a suspected COVID-19 infection.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) will likely issue a subpoena next week and begin hearing the case in mid-May after the Luzon-wide community quarantine ends on April 30.

Lawyer Rico Quicho filed the complaint, accusing Pimentel of violating Republic Act No. 11332 and DOH regulations.

Pimentel has since apologized for his actions but maintains that he left immediately upon learning his test result was positive.