DOJ summons Koko Pimentel over quarantine breach complaint
The DOJ has summoned Senator Koko Pimentel over a complaint alleging violation of the notifiable diseases law during the enhanced community quarantine.
A preliminary hearing is tentatively set for May 20, assuming the lockdown will be lifted by then.
Lawyer Rico Quicho filed the complaint against Pimentel for violating RA 11332 and DOH regulations after he accompanied his wife to a hospital despite being under quarantine.
Pimentel said his lawyers would handle the matter.
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